NHTSA Recall 08V436000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
NAVISTAR, INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,889 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Ic Bus Besb.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V436000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 08508 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | August 27, 2008 |
| Owner notification | October 1, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Navistar is recalling 1,889 ic school buses manufactured from may 4, 2005 through november 15, 2007, equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Safety risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy
Navistar is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). The recall began on october 1, 2008. Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or navistar at 1-260-461-1890.
Notes
Navistar's recall no. 08508.customers may also 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 08V436000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ic Bus Besb | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Ic Bus Cesb | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Ic Bus Fesb | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Ic Bus Resb | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
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.