Recall 18V315000 — STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT Defect in 2018-2019 IC BUS CESB
RECALL This recall affects up to 7,859 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 18V315000 |
| Manufacturer | Navistar, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 7,859 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 IC Bus CE and 2019 IC Bus RE school buses. The release mechanism on the emergency windows may be difficult to open in an emergency situation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
Safety Consequence
If extra force is needed to pull the release handle, exit of the vehicle may be hindered, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will apply dry lubricant to the latch assembly, free of charge. The recall began on June 13, 2018. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 18508.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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