Navistar Recalls 2011 IC CE Buses Due to Seat Belt Buckle Defect
Navistar is recalling 2011 IC CE transit buses because plastic parts on the seat belt buckles may crack, preventing proper restraint in a crash.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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 vehicle defect (seat belt failure) that increases the risk of injury in a crash, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain 2011 IC CE transit buses equipped with specific non-retractable passenger two-point lap belts. The recall addresses a defect where the plastic fingers on the male portion of the seat belt buckle may crack and fall off after long-term use. This damage can require excessive force to buckle the seat belt.
If the seat belt cannot buckle or does not properly restrain a passenger during a crash, the risk of injury is increased. Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt assemblies free of charge. Interim notifications were issued on August 16, 2019, and the recall began on September 23, 2019.
Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825 for more information. They may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- IC BUS CE
- Brand
- IC BUS
- Manufacturer
- Navistar, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Transit Bus
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 9
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)
- CE
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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