Navistar Recalls School Buses with Defective Ricon Lift Restraint Belts

Plain-English summary

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2011 IC Bus CE, FE, RE, and BE model school buses manufactured between December 10, 2007, and January 12, 2010. These vehicles are fitted with Ricon Public Use Lifts. The recall affects 1,492 vehicles.

The defect involves the restraint belt on the lifts, which is designed to prevent the lift from moving unless the belt tongue is fully engaged and latched in the buckle. Ricon discovered that it is possible for an operator to insert the belt tongue into the buckle without fully engaging the latching mechanism. In this scenario, the belt appears latched, allowing the operator to run the lift. If the belt is not fully engaged and latched, the lift may operate with an occupant on the platform, which could result in injury.

Navistar is working with Ricon to perform the remedy for this campaign. Ricon will provide customers with a warning decal and a DVD-based training aid. The safety recall began on July 1, 2010. Owners may contact Ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or Navistar at 1-800-448-7825 for more information.

The recalled product

Product

IC BUS CE, FESB, RE, RECB

Brand

IC BUS

Manufacturer

NAVISTAR, INC

Category

Vehicle — School Bus

Hazard

• lift-malfunction
• injury-risk

Affected units

1,492

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