13 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Posted on: 2015-03-23
Description
Navistar, inc. (navistar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 ic re school buses manufactured november 4, 2014, to december 23, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the air brake hose for the front wheel service brakes may contact the tires when the steering is fully turned.
Consequence
Contact with the tire may result in hose abrasion, resulting in an air leak, causing the vehicle to pull to one side when braking and/or requiring extra distance to stop the school bus. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the front air brake hose fitting orientation, replacing any hose with signs of abrasion, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on april 13, 2015. Owners may contact navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 15507.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - OTHER:SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2016-01-22
Description
Navistar, inc. (navistar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 ic ce school buses manufactured may 4, 2015, to december 15, 2015, and 2016 ic re school buses manufactured july 17, 2015, to december 15, 2015, and equipped with certain transpec t6000, t6100, and t7000 series school bus stop arms. The affected stop arms have a reflective decal that may peel loose from the stop arm. As such, these stop arms fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 131, school bus pedestrian safety devices.
Consequence
Without a reflective decal, the stop arms would have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop arm blade assembly, free of charge. The recall began on march 17, 2016. Owners may contact navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590, or specialty customer service at 1-800-951-7867. Navistar's number for this recall is 16501.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Posted on: 2015-03-23
Description
Navistar, inc. (navistar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 ic ce school buses manufactured august 8, 2014, to february 20, 2015, and 2015-2016 ic re school buses manufactured july 31, 2014, to january 9, 2015, equipped with haldex air brake actuators. The affected brake actuators may have been manufactured with an incomplete attachment of the internal rubber diaphragm to the actuation mechanism. This could cause dragging or overheated brakes.
Consequence
If the brakes drag and overheat there is an increased risk of a wheel end fire.
Corrective Action
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the haldex life seal brake chambers, free of charge. The recall began on june 19, 2015. Owners may contact navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 15505. Note: this recall supersedes recall 14v-808.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #4 - SEATS
Posted on: 2016-06-21
Description
Navistar, inc. (navistar) is recalling certain model year 2016 ic bus re school buses manufactured january 25, 2016, to march 31, 2016, equipped with freedman-brand passenger seats with integrated child seats (ics). These seats may separate from the base frame due to bolt failure. As, such these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Corrective Action
Navistar has already completed the repair work on the affected vehicles, free of charge to owners. Owner notifications will not be sent. Owners may contact navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #5 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR/WINDOW:EMERGENCY EXIT
Posted on: 2016-06-22
Description
Navistar, inc. (navistar) is recalling certain 2016-2017 ic bus ce school buses manufactured june 15, 2015, to may 20, 2016, and re school buses manufactured june 18, 2015, to april 27, 2016. These buses may have been manufactured without reflective outline tape around the emergency exit roof hatches. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements for federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 217, bus emergency exits and window retention and release.
Consequence
Absence of the reflective outline tape may reduce conspicuity of the emergency exit roof hatches, reducing the ability of emergency personnel to identify and gain access to the emergency roof hatches, possibly increasing the passenger's risk of personal injury or death during an emergency.
Corrective Action
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will install reflective tape around the roof hatch, free of charge. The recall began n july 18, 2016. Owners may contact navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 16505.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #6 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Posted on: 2016-10-21
Description
Navistar, inc. (navistar) is recalling certain model year 2016 ic bus re transit buses manufactured november 12, 2015, to november 16, 2015, 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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
Navistar will notify owners, and ricon 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 is expected to begin on november 30, 2016. Owners may contact navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590, or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #7 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Posted on: 2016-10-21
Description
Navistar, inc. (navistar) is recalling certain model year 2016 ic bus re transit buses manufactured november 12, 2015, to november 16, 2015, 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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
Navistar will notify owners, and ricon 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 december 28, 2016. Owners may contact navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590, or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #8 - SEAT BELTS
Posted on: 2017-10-19
Description
Navistar, inc. (navistar) is recalling certain 2017 ic bus ce and 2016-2017 ic bus re school buses, equipped with certain immi school bus seat assemblies equipped with 3-point lap and shoulder belts. Under load, the seat belt buckle mount rod can fracture. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 210, seat belt assembly anchorages.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the buckle mount rod fractures, the seat occupant may not be restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 3-point seat belt rods, free of charge. The recall began on december 14, 2017. Owners may contact navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590. Navistar's number for this recall is 17512.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #9 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Posted on: 2017-10-19
Description
Navistar, inc. (navistar) is recalling certain 2017 ic bus ce and 2016-2017 ic bus re school buses, equipped with certain immi school bus seat assemblies equipped with 3-point lap and shoulder belts. Under load, the seat belt buckle mount rod can fracture. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 210, seat belt assembly anchorages.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the buckle mount rod fractures, the seat occupant may not be restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 3-point seat belt rods, free of charge. The recall began on december 14, 2017. Owners may contact navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590. Navistar's number for this recall is 17512.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #10 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2017-10-20
Description
Navistar, inc. (navistar) is recalling certain 2015-2018 ic bus re school buses. The drop hose fittings for the air brakes may not be oriented correctly, and, as a result, the brake hoses may contact the tire when the wheels are turned to the limit.
Consequence
Contact with the tires may damage the service brake air hose, causing the brakes to become inoperative or lengthening the distance needed to stop the bus, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will reposition the drop hose fittings and replace any damaged drop hose or wheel speed sensor harness, free of charge. The recall began on november 21, 2017. Owners may contact navistar customer service at 1-331-332-4331. Navistar's number for this recall is 17510.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #11 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2017-10-20
Description
Navistar, inc. (navistar) is recalling certain 2015-2018 ic bus re commercial buses. The drop hose fittings for the air brakes may not be oriented correctly, and, as a result, the brake hoses may contact the tire when the wheels are turned to the limit.
Consequence
Contact with the tires may damage the service brake air hose, causing the brakes to become inoperative or lengthening the distance needed to stop the bus, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will reposition the drop hose fittings and replace any damaged drop hose or wheel speed sensor harness, free of charge. The recall began on november 21, 2017. Owners may contact navistar customer service at 1-331-332-4331. Navistar's number for this recall is 17511.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #12 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2017-10-20
Description
Navistar, inc. (navistar) is recalling certain 2015-2018 ic bus re commercial buses. The drop hose fittings for the air brakes may not be oriented correctly, and, as a result, the brake hoses may contact the tire when the wheels are turned to the limit.
Consequence
Contact with the tires may damage the service brake air hose, causing the brakes to become inoperative or lengthening the distance needed to stop the bus, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will reposition the drop hose fittings and replace any damaged drop hose or wheel speed sensor harness, free of charge. The recall began on november 21, 2017. Owners may contact navistar customer service at 1-331-332-4331. Navistar's number for this recall is 17511.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #13 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2017-10-20
Description
Navistar, inc. (navistar) is recalling certain 2015-2018 ic bus re commercial buses. The drop hose fittings for the air brakes may not be oriented correctly, and, as a result, the brake hoses may contact the tire when the wheels are turned to the limit.
Consequence
Contact with the tires may damage the service brake air hose, causing the brakes to become inoperative or lengthening the distance needed to stop the bus, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will reposition the drop hose fittings and replace any damaged drop hose or wheel speed sensor harness, free of charge. The recall began on november 21, 2017. Owners may contact navistar customer service at 1-331-332-4331. Navistar's number for this recall is 17511.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.