CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Problem
- Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 IC CE transit buses, 2008-2011 IC FE transit buses and 2009-2013 IC RE transit buses equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts by Ricon. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
- Risk
- If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
- Remedy
- Navistar will notify the purchasers of the lifts, and dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Note: These buses and wheelchair lifts were subject to a similar recall in 2014. All vehicles that received that recall remedy are still affected by this recall as well.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain IC transit buses fitted with Ricon wheelchair lifts may have folding link arms with pivot holes that are too large. This can allow the bearings to move out of position, causing excessive movement of the stowed platform and possible failure of the platform mounting.
If the mounting fails, the wheelchair lift platform could fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator. Vehicles that received the 2014 recall remedy are still affected by this recall.
The repair is free at an authorized dealer. Dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or displaced bearings and check the platform for cracks, replacing any damaged parts at no charge. Navistar will also notify lift purchasers directly, and owners can contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| IC Bus CE | 200720082009201020112012201320142015 |
|---|---|
| IC Bus FE | 200820092010 |
| IC Bus Fecb | 2011 |
| IC Bus RE | 20092010201120122013 |