NHTSA Recall 08V438000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
NAVISTAR, INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,607 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Ic Bus Besb.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V438000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 08509 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | August 27, 2008 |
| Owner notification | October 10, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Navistar is recalling 1,607 my 2007 through 2009 ic besb, cesb, fesb, and resb school buses manufactured from january 4, 2006 through november 15, 2007, equipped with ricon s or k series wheelchair lifts. The anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift which fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles."
Safety risk
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy
Navistar is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-800-322-2884 or navistar at 1-260-461-1890.
Notes
Navistar's recall no. 08509.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 08V438000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ic Bus Besb | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Ic Bus Cesb | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Ic Bus Fesb | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Ic Bus Resb | 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.