Equipment adaptive/mobilityRecall 06V-138 · Ic and Ic Bus vehicles
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION recall 06V-138 covers 357 Ic and Ic Bus vehicles for a equipment adaptive/mobility problem, reported to NHTSA on April 25, 2006.
Source: NHTSA recall 06V138000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
CERTAIN MY 2006 AND 2007 IC CORPORATION FE, RE, AND IC SCHOOL BUSES AND CE SCHOOL AND COMMERCIAL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 12, 2005, AND MARCH 29, 2006, AND EQUIPPED WITH RICON 1200, 2000, AND 5500 SERIES WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THE PLATFORM LIFTS MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE WELD WHICH WILL ALLOW A JOINT ON THE VERTICAL LIFT TO CRACK.
The risk
IN THE EVENT THIS CONDITION OCCURS DURING PASSENGER OPERATIONS IT MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE TO CLOSE THE LIFT DOOR CAUSING THE VEHICLE INTERLOCKS TO REMAIN ENGAGED PREVENTING MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE OR THE ABILITY TO LOAD OR UNLOAD PASSENGERS WITH DISABILITIES FROM THE VEHICLE. THIS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
The fix
RICON IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 06E008000) AND WILL REPLACE THE TWO VERTICAL ARMS EVEN IF ONLY ONE ARM IS CRACKED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 12, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON CUSTOMER SUPPORT DEPT. AT 800-322-2884 OR OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
INTERNATIONAL RECALL NO. 06503.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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 12, 2005 to March 29, 2006. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.