International Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #08V436000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V436000 by International Motors, Llc. Includes 1,889 affected units, FMVSS 403/WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/PLATFORM THRESHOLD, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Navistar is recalling 1,889 ic school buses manufactured from may 4, 2005 through november 15, 2007, equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Corrective Action
Navistar is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). the recall began on october 1, 2008. owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or navistar at 1-260-461-1890.