NHTSA Recall 14V691000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
Navistar, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 68 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Ic Bus Ce.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V691000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 14517 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | November 3, 2014 |
| Owner notification | January 29, 2015 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Navistar, Inc.(Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 IC CE transit buses manufactured January 23,2006, to May 12, 2014, 2008, and 2011 IC FE transit buses manufactured October 5, 2006, to September 28, 2009, and 2009-2010, and 2013 IC RE transit buses manufactured September 19, 2007, to November 29, 2011, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation after January 1, 2006. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Safety risk
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The interim notices were mailed on December 29, 2014. The recall began on January 29, 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Navistar's number for this recall is 14517.
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 14V691000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ic Bus Ce | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Ic Bus Fe | 2008 |
| Ic Bus Fecb | 2011 |
| Ic Bus Re | 2009, 2010, 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.