International Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #12V285000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V285000 by International Motors, Llc. Includes 3,491 affected units, EMERGENCY ROOF HATCH/FMVSS 217, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Navistar is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 ic ce, re, and be school buses manufactured from april 1, 2011, through march 31, 2012, equipped with prolo roof escape hatches. increased friction between the rear plate assemblies, p/no. 009327, and the nylon rear pop-up support, p/no. 008956, may result in an opening force of the prolo roof hatches that exceeds federal standard requirements. thus, these hatches fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release."

Corrective Action

Navistar will notify owners. specialty manufacturing, inc. (smi) will provide service kits along with repair instructions to dealers and owners, free of charge. the safety recall began on august 3, 2012. owners may contact navistar at 1-260-461-1890 or smi at 1-800-951-7867.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V285000

Manufacturer: International Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2012-06-21T00:00:00

Subject: Emergency roof hatch/fmvss 217

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 3,491

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 12517

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Navistar is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 ic ce, re, and be school buses manufactured from april 1, 2011, through march 31, 2012, equipped with prolo roof escape hatches. increased friction between the rear plate assemblies, p/no. 009327, and the nylon rear pop-up support, p/no. 008956, may result in an opening force of the prolo roof hatches that exceeds federal standard requirements. thus, these hatches fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release."

Consequence Summary: In the event of an emergency, egress of the bus may be hindered possibly resulting in injury to the vehicle occupants.

Corrective Action: Navistar will notify owners. specialty manufacturing, inc. (smi) will provide service kits along with repair instructions to dealers and owners, free of charge. the safety recall began on august 3, 2012. owners may contact navistar at 1-260-461-1890 or smi at 1-800-951-7867.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 12V285000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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