SeatsRecall 06V-283 · Ic Bus vehicles
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION recall 06V-283 covers 103 Ic Bus vehicles for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on July 27, 2006.
Source: NHTSA recall 06V283000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
CERTAIN MY 2006 AND 2007 IC CE AND 2007 BE SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 3, 2005, AND MAY 1, 2006. THE CONFIGURATION OF THE MOUNTING BRACKET FOR THE 39 INCH TRACK MOUNTED CE WHITE CHILD SAFETY SEAT FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES.
The risk
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE MOUNTING BRACKET MAY NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT STRENGTH TO ENSURE THAT THE SEAT OCCUPANT IS PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
The fix
IC CORPORATION WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE NONCOMPLIANT BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT IC CORPORATION AT 1-800-843-5615 OR INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
INTERNATIONAL RECALL NO. 06507.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 August 3, 2005 to May 1, 2006. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.