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HighNHTSA·19V478000·Announced 2019-06-21

Navistar Recalls 2011 IC Bus School Buses for Seat Belt Defect

Navistar is recalling 2011 IC Bus RE, CE, and BE school buses because plastic parts on non-retractable seat belt buckles may crack, making them difficult to fasten.

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 safety-critical component (seat belts) where a defect increases the risk of injury in a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain 2011 IC Bus RE, CE, and BE school buses equipped with specific non-retractable passenger two-point seat belts. The recall involves 1,035 vehicles.

The defect occurs when the plastic fingers on the male portion of the seat belt buckle crack and fall off after long-term use. This damage requires excessive force to buckle the seat belt, which may prevent it from fastening easily. If the seat belt does not buckle properly, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt assemblies free of charge. An interim notification was issued to owners on August 16, 2019, and the recall began on September 23, 2019. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
IC BUS RE, CE, BE
Brand
IC BUS
Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — School Bus
Hazard
Affected units
1,035

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 (3)

  • RE
  • CE
  • BE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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