Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 12V294000

Structure: body

NAVISTAR, INC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2012-06-22.

Recall campaignNHTSA 12V294000

Structure: body

Component
Structure: body
Manufacturer
NAVISTAR, INC
Vehicles affected
158
Reported to NHTSA
2012-06-22
Owners notified
2012-07-23

Defect description

NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 IC CE SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 7, 2010 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 9, 2010. THE INTERIOR LOWER LINING FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 221, “SCHOOL BUS BODY JOINT STRENGTH.”

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

Manufacturer remedy

NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RETIGHTEN JOINT SCREWS TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 23, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-260-461-1890.

Notes

NAVISTAR’S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 12518.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
IC BUS CE2012 2011

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.