Defect Description For Recall
Navistar, Inc. Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2007-2015 Ic Be And Ce School Buses, 2013-2015 Ic Ae School Buses, 2007-2011 Ic Fe School Buses, And 2007-2014 Ic Re School Buses Equipped With Certain Model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, And S5510 Wheelchair Lifts By Ricon. The Affected Lifts Are Equipped With Folding Link Arms That May Have Pivot Holes That Are Too Big, Allowing The Bearings To Move Out Of Position.
Make Of Vehicle
IC Bus
Model Of Vehicle
AE
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
15V868000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
If The Bearings Move Out Of Position, The Stowed Platform May Have Excessive Movement Resulting In Failure Of The Platform Mounting. This Failure Could Cause The Wheel Chair Lift Platform To Fall Out Of The Vehicle When The Doors Are Opened, Increasing The Risk Of Injury For The Lift Operator.
Fix Defect
Navistar Will Notify The Purchasers Of The Lifts, And Dealers Will Inspect The Link Arms For Damage Or For Displaced Bearings. The Platform Will Be Inspected For Cracks. Any Damaged Parts Will Be Replaced, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On February 19, 2016. Owners May Contact Navistar Customer Service At 1-800-448-7825. Note: These Buses And Wheelchair Lifts Were Subject To A Similar Recall In 2014. All Vehicles That Received That Recall Remedy Are Still Affected By This Recall As Well.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20101210
End Of Manufacture
20140918
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4784
Date Owners Notified
20160219
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Date Report Received
20151222