Navistar Recalls IC Bus School Buses for Incomplete Rear Door Reflective Tape

Plain-English summary

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2012 IC Bus CE, FE, FESB, and BE school buses manufactured between November 1, 2006, and May 2, 2011. The recall involves a defect where the reflective tape for the rear exit door may not have been totally completed. As a result, these buses fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 217, which governs bus emergency exits and window retention and release.

This noncompliance may reduce the conspicuity of the rear door, reducing the ability of emergency personnel to identify and gain access to the rear exit during an emergency. This situation could possibly increase the occupant's risk of personal injury or death during an emergency.

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the buses and add reflective tape if necessary. The safety recall began on August 3, 2011. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-800-448-7825 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product

IC BUS CE, FE, FESB, BE

Brand

IC BUS

Manufacturer

NAVISTAR, INC

Category

Vehicle — School Bus

Hazard

• emergency-access
• visibility

Affected units

70

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