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HighNHTSA·16V766000·Announced 2016-10-21

Navistar Recalls 2016 IC Bus RECB Models Due to Wheelchair Lift Defect

Navistar is recalling 2016 IC Bus RECB transit buses equipped with specific Ricon wheelchair lifts. Defective pivot holes may allow bearings to shift, causing the lift platform to fall and injure operators.

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 structural defect in a vehicle component that poses a risk of injury to the lift operator, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2016 IC Bus RECB transit buses manufactured between November 12, 2015, and November 16, 2015. These vehicles are equipped with specific Ricon wheelchair lifts, including models S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510. The recall addresses a defect in the folding link arms of these lifts, where pivot holes may be too large, allowing the bearings to move out of position.

If the bearings shift, the stowed platform may move excessively, leading to a failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheelchair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.

Navistar will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or displaced bearings and check the platform for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on December 28, 2016. Owners can contact Navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590 or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884.

The recalled product

Product
IC BUS RECB
Brand
IC BUS
Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
2

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 (1)

  • RECB

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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