2012 Ic Bus Re | 2012 Ic Bus Ce | 2013 Ic Bus Ce | 2013 Ic Bus Re — Structure: body: roof and pillars
Published June 21, 2012 · Recall initiated: June 21, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V287000, published June 21, 2012. Recalling firm: International Motors, LLC; 2012 Ic Bus Re | 2012 Ic Bus Ce | 2013 Ic Bus Ce | 2013 Ic Bus Re — Structure: body: roof and pillars.
What's the hazard
NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 AND 2013 IC BUS CE AND RE COMMERCIAL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL1, 2011, THROUGH MARCH 31, 2012, EQUIPPED WITH PROLO ROOF ESCAPE HATCHES. INCREASED FRICTION BETWEEN THE REAR PLATE ASSEMBLIES, P/NO. 009327, AND THE NYLON REAR POP-UP SUPPORT, P/NO. 008956, MAY RESULT IN AN OPENING FORCE OF THE PROLO ROOF HATCHES THAT EXCEEDS FEDERAL STANDARD REQUIREMENTS. THUS, THESE HATCHES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE.
What to do
NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS. SPECIALTY MANUFACTURING, INC. (SMI) WILL PROVIDE SERVICE KITS ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS TO DEALERS AND OWNERS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 3, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-260-461-1890 OR SMI AT 1-800-951-7867.
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Recall details
- Brand
- IC BUS
- Model
- RE
- Manufacturer
- International Motors, LLC
- Lot
- 2012 IC BUS RE | 2012 IC BUS CE | 2013 IC BUS CE | 2013 IC BUS RE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Ic Bus Re | 2012 Ic Bus Ce | 2013 Ic Bus Ce | 2013 Ic Bus Re — Structure: body: roof and pillars recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V287000 on June 21, 2012. Reported hazard: NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 AND 2013 IC BUS CE AND RE COMMERCIAL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL1, 2011, THROUGH MARCH 31, 2012, EQUIPPED WITH PROLO ROOF ESCAPE HATCHES. INCREASED FRICTION BETWEEN THE REAR PLATE ASSEMBLIES, P/NO. 009327, AND THE NYLON REAR POP-UP SUPPORT, P/NO. 008956, MAY RESULT IN AN OPENING FORCE OF THE PROLO ROOF HATCHES THAT EXCEEDS FEDERAL STANDARD REQUIREMENTS. THUS, THESE HATCHES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE.
What should I do if I have this product?
NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS. SPECIALTY MANUFACTURING, INC. (SMI) WILL PROVIDE SERVICE KITS ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS TO DEALERS AND OWNERS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 3, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-260-461-1890 OR SMI AT 1-800-951-7867.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: IC BUS. Model: RE.