The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·10V258000·Announced 2010-06-14

Navistar Recalls 2010 IC Bus School Buses for Wheelchair Lift Software Defect

Navistar is recalling certain 2010 IC Bus school buses equipped with specific Ricon wheelchair lifts due to a software defect that may cause the lift to overrun the floor level, posing a fall risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for potential falls and tip-overs.

Plain-English summary

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2010 IC Bus BE and CE school buses manufactured between April 22 and May 14, 2009. These vehicles are fitted with certain Ricon S Series and K Series L-Model wheelchair lifts. The recall addresses a software problem in the lift's "up" function. If the "up" button is released before the floor level limit switch is activated, the lift may continue traveling upward and overrun the floor level cut-off point.

When the platform overruns the vehicle floor level and stops at an angle of 15 to 20 degrees, there is a possibility that a person in a wheelchair could tip over or someone standing on the platform could fall, potentially resulting in injuries. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, but the recall applies to the specific manufacturing dates and lift models described.

Navistar will notify owners, and repairs will be performed by authorized Ricon dealers free of charge. A software solution for this safety defect is under investigation. Until a software solution is available, Ricon will provide owners with a bulletin outlining proper wheelchair lift operation and will ship a DVD-based training aid to promote proper lift operation at no cost. The safety recall began on June 27, 2011. Owners may contact Ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or Navistar at 1-800-448-7825.

The recalled product

Product
IC BUS BE, CE
Brand
IC BUS
Manufacturer
NAVISTAR, INC
Category
Vehicle — School Bus
Hazard
Affected units
6

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • BE
  • CE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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