Tuesday, May 13, 2008

INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORP. RECALLS SCHOOL BUSES

Make / Models :
Model/Build Years:
IC / CESB
2007
Manufacturer : INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION Mfr's Report Date : MAY 07, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V212000 NHTSA Action Number: EQ08005
Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 5
Summary:
 INTERNATIONAL IS RECALLING MY 2007 CE SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 8 AND JUNE 27, 2006, EQUIPPED WITH MAXON WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THE WHEELCHAIR OUTER RETENTION DEVICE LOCATED AT THE END OF THE WHEELCHAIR PLATFORM FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATIONS IN MOTOR VEHICLES."
Consequence:
 INJURY COULD OCCUR TO THE LIFT USER.
Remedy:
 ALL THE OWNERS HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED AND ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO REPAIR THE AFFECTED BUSES BY MAY 23, 2008.
Notes:
 CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

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