SeatsRecall 06V-228 · 2006–2007 Ic Bus Resb
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION recall 06V-228 covers 1,200 2006–2007 Ic Bus Resb for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on June 23, 2006.
Source: NHTSA recall 06V228000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
CERTAIN 2006 AND 2007 IC RESB (PB305) SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 1, 2005, AND MAY 9, 2006. A JOINT AT THE REAR OF THE BUS WHERE THE DAVENPORT IS ATTACHED TO THE FLOOR DOES NOT MEET THE JOINT STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 221, SCHOOL BUS BODY JOINT STRENGTH.
The risk
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE BODY STRUCTURE OF THE BUS COULD COLLAPSE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THE BUS OCCUPANTS.
The fix
IC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL ADD A RETAINING BAR ALONG THE FRONT OF THE DAVENPORT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT IC AT 1-800-843-5615 OR INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
INTERNATIONAL RECALL NO. 06505.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 July 1, 2005 to May 9, 2006. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.