International Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #10V258000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V258000 by International Motors, Llc. Includes 6 affected units, WHEEL CHAIR LIFT/UP BUTTON, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Navistar is recalling certain model year 2010 ic be and ce school buses manufactured from april 22 through may 14, 2009, and fitted with certain ricon s series and k series l-model wheelchair lifts. due to a problem in the software that controls the lift's "up" function, should the "up" button be released before the floor level limit switch is activated, the lift may continue its upward travel and may overrun the floor level cut off point.

Corrective Action

Navistar will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by authorized ricon dealers free of charge. a software solution for this safety defect is under investigation. until the software solution is available, ricon will provide owners with a bulletin outlining proper wheelchair lift operation and will ship owners a dvd-based training aid to promote proper lift operation at no cost. the safety recall began on june 27, 2011. owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or navistar at 1-800-448-7825.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V258000

Manufacturer: International Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2010-06-14T00:00:00

Subject: Wheel chair lift/up button

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 6

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 10510

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Navistar is recalling certain model year 2010 ic be and ce school buses manufactured from april 22 through may 14, 2009, and fitted with certain ricon s series and k series l-model wheelchair lifts. due to a problem in the software that controls the lift's "up" function, should the "up" button be released before the floor level limit switch is activated, the lift may continue its upward travel and may overrun the floor level cut off point.

Consequence Summary: When the platform overruns the vehicle floor level and stops at an angle from 15-20 degrees, it is possible for a person in a wheelchair to tip over and for someone standing on the platform to fall, possibly resulting in injuries.

Corrective Action: Navistar will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by authorized ricon dealers free of charge. a software solution for this safety defect is under investigation. until the software solution is available, ricon will provide owners with a bulletin outlining proper wheelchair lift operation and will ship owners a dvd-based training aid to promote proper lift operation at no cost. the safety recall began on june 27, 2011. owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or navistar at 1-800-448-7825.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-p6ru-snfs.rrts

NHTSA ID: 10V258000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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