NHTSA Recall 13V320000: Seats
Navistar, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 662 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Ic Bus Cesb.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V320000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 13511 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | July 23, 2013 |
| Owner notification | November 12, 2013 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2009, and 2012 IC CE school buses and certain model year 2006 through 2009, and 2011 through 2013 IC RE school buses manufactured from October 6, 2005, through April 18, 2012, and equipped with C. E. White Inc. brand flip seats.
Safety risk
When a flip seat is installed in front of another passenger seat, it is possible for the occupant of the rearward passenger seat to insert their toes and/or foot into the lower frame area of the flip seat. When a vehicle passenger occupies the flip seat, pushing the seat bottom downward to the horizontal position to sit in the seat, the occupant of the rearward seat could suffer a pinch point injury to their toes and/or foot.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will install a safety guard to prevent passengers from placing their toes or feet in the opening on the back of the subject Flip Seats, free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2013. Owners may contact Navistar 1-800-448-7825 for more information. Navistar's number for this recall is 13511.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V320000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ic Bus Cesb | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Ic Bus Resb | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011 |
| Ic Cesb | 2012 |
| Ic Resb | 2012, 2013 |
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.