NHTSA Recall 17V659000: Seat belts and anchorage (seat belts)
Navistar, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 47 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Ic Bus Cesb.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V659000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 17512 |
| Components | SEAT BELTS; SEAT BELTS › FRONT › ANCHORAGE |
| Report received | October 18, 2017 |
| Owner notification | December 14, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2017 IC Bus CE and 2016-2017 IC Bus RE school buses, equipped with certain IMMI school bus seat assemblies equipped with 3-point lap and shoulder belts. Under load, the seat belt buckle mount rod can fracture. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, if the buckle mount rod fractures, the seat occupant may not be restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 3-point seat belt rods, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2017. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590. Navistar's number for this recall is 17512.
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 17V659000
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.