Recall 16V454000
STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
Defect Description
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2016-2017 IC Bus CE school buses manufactured June 15, 2015, to May 20, 2016, and RE school buses manufactured June 18, 2015, to April 27, 2016. These buses may have been manufactured without reflective outline tape around the emergency exit roof hatches. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements for Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
Safety Consequence
Absence of the reflective outline tape may reduce conspicuity of the emergency exit roof hatches, reducing the ability of emergency personnel to identify and gain access to the emergency roof hatches, possibly increasing the passenger's risk of personal injury or death during an emergency.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will install reflective tape around the roof hatch, free of charge. The recall began n July 18, 2016. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 16505.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | IC BUS | CESB |
| 2016 | IC BUS | RESB |
| 2017 | IC BUS | CESB |
| 2017 | IC BUS | RESB |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.