NHTSA Recall 12V059000: Seats
NAVISTAR, INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 677 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Ic Bus Be.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V059000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 12505 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | February 16, 2012 |
| Owner notification | March 14, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 ic bus be and ce and certain model year 2012 re school buses manufactured from april 8, 2010 through july 1, 2011, equipped with c. E. White seat cushions. The self-latching mechanism used to retain the seat cushion to the frame may not activate. Thus, these seats fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
Safety risk
If the seat cushion is not securely latched to the seat structure, the seat could become dislodged, increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the seats free of charge. Owners may contact navistar at 260-461-1890.
Notes
Navistars recall number is 12505.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 12V059000
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.