NHTSA Recall 06V228000: Seats
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,200 vehicles. It affects 2006–2007 Ic Bus Resb.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V228000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 06505 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | June 23, 2006 |
| Owner notification | September 15, 2006 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain 2006 and 2007 ic resb (pb305) school buses manufactured between july 1, 2005, and may 9, 2006. A joint at the rear of the bus where the davenport is attached to the floor does not meet the joint strength requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, school bus body joint strength.
Safety risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the body structure of the bus could collapse, possibly resulting in serious injury to the bus occupants.
Remedy
Ic will notify owners and will add a retaining bar along the front of the davenport free of charge. The recall began on september 15, 2006. Owners may contact ic at 1-800-843-5615 or international at 1-800-448-7825.
Notes
International recall no. 06505.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.
Vehicles covered by recall 06V228000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.