International Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #08V438000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V438000 by International Motors, Llc. Includes 1,607 affected units, FMVSS 403/ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK/RICON, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Navistar is recalling 1,607 my 2007 through 2009 ic besb, cesb, fesb, and resb school buses manufactured from january 4, 2006 through november 15, 2007, equipped with ricon s or k series wheelchair lifts. the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. the pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. the lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift which fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles."

Corrective Action

Navistar is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts (please see 07e097). owners may contact ricon at 1-800-322-2884 or navistar at 1-260-461-1890.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V438000

Manufacturer: International Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2008-08-27T00:00:00

Subject: Fmvss 403/anti-stow interlock/ricon

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 1,607

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 08509

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Navistar is recalling 1,607 my 2007 through 2009 ic besb, cesb, fesb, and resb school buses manufactured from january 4, 2006 through november 15, 2007, equipped with ricon s or k series wheelchair lifts. the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. the pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. the lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift which fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles."

Consequence Summary: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.

Corrective Action: Navistar is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts (please see 07e097). owners may contact ricon at 1-800-322-2884 or navistar at 1-260-461-1890.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-imhe.4nti_z6b6

NHTSA ID: 08V438000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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