Recall 05V130000 — CHILD SEAT:LATCH STRAP Defect in 2004-2006 IC RE
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,142 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 05V130000 |
| Manufacturer | IC CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,142 |
| Component | CHILD SEAT:LATCH STRAP |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
CERTAIN 2004-2006 MY IC CORPORATION CE, FE, AND RE SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 12, 2003, THROUGH MARCH 2, 2005, EQUIPPED WITH CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS. THE DIAMETER LATCH ATTACHMENT BARS EXCEED THE DIAMETER REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS, WHICH MAY MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO USE WITH FUTURE CAR SEAT ATTACHMENTS. IN ADDITION, SOME OF THE LATCH ATTACHMENTS ARE LOCATED TOO FAR FORWARD OF THE SEAT BACK.
Safety Consequence
NOT ATTACHING THE CHILD SEAT PROPERLY MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH. ALSO, THE INAPPROPRIATE PLACEMENT OF THE BRACKETS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY TO A PASSENGER NOT SEATED IN A CAR SEAT.
Remedy
IC CORPORATION WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND (1) THE BRACKETS WILL BE REMOVED AND REPLACED BY A SPECIAL BELT SYSTEM AND (2) THE SEAT FRAME WILL BE REPLACED BY A FRAME WITH A NEW SEAT ATTACHMENT BRACKET. THESE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 19, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 260-461-1924.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15V772000 | 2006 IC CE | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 271 | |
| 14V780000 | 2006 IC CE | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 250 | |
| 13V320000 | 2012 IC RESB | SEATS | 662 | |
| 12V473000 | 2008 IC 3200IM | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1,168 | |
| 12V479000 | 2007 IC 3200IM | PARKING BRAKE | 381 | |
| 12V015000 | 2009 IC HCCB | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 338 | |
| 10V265000 | 2006 IC RE | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4,131 | |
| 10V267000 | 2005 IC SFC | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2,085 | |
| 10V104000 | 2009 IC HCCB | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 87 | |
| 10V103000 | 2005 IC CE | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 5,016 |