International Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #13V631000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V631000 by International Motors, Llc. Affecting model year 2014-2015 ic bus ce and model year 2014 ic bus re transit buses manufactured august 12, 2013, through november 14, 2013 and equipped with immi-brand l9 seat belt buckles Includes 39 affected units, Seat Belt may be Difficult to Unlatch/FMVSS 209, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2014-2015 ic bus ce and model year 2014 ic bus re transit buses manufactured august 12, 2013, through november 14, 2013 and equipped with immi-brand l9 seat belt buckles
Defect Summary
Navistar inc. Is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 ic bus ce and model year 2014 ic bus re transit buses manufactured august 12, 2013, through november 14, 2013 and equipped with immi-brand l9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Corrective Action
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by february 18, 2014. owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825. navistar's number for this campaign is 13521.