Recall 10V217 covers 129 2011 Ic Bus Recb and Ce school buses with passenger-seat weld failure. Repair is free at any franchised Ic Bus dealer.
Ic Bus recall 10V217 covers 129 2011 Recb and Ce school buses with passenger flip seats because a weld in the seat-back frame tube can fail and let a reinforcement rod fall out. Without that rod, seat strength is compromised in a crash, which raises the risk of personal injury or death; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The passenger flip seats in the 2011 Ic Bus Recb and Ce school buses are folding seats used in the passenger area. Inside each seat back is a frame tube with a reinforcement rod, which helps the seat back keep its shape and strength when a passenger sits there or when the bus stops hard. The seat is required to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 222 for school bus passenger seating and crash protection.
On affected buses, the weld that holds the reinforcement rod inside the seat back frame tube is defective. If that weld breaks, the rod can fall out of the frame instead of staying locked inside the seat back. With the reinforcement missing, the passenger flip seat no longer matches the intended crash-protection design.
There is no warning sign before failure. A seat can look normal from the outside while the weld inside the frame tube has already failed.
Who's affected?
Covers the Recb and Ce bus models, both tied to the same seat assembly.
| 2011 Ic Bus Recb | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| 2011 Ic Bus Ce | seat assembly |
| Units affected | 129 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
Without the reinforcement rod, the seat does not have the intended strength. In a crash, that weaker seat structure increases the risk of personal injury or death for the person using the seat. Confirm the VIN and schedule the recall work soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Ic Bus dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011 Ic Bus Recb or Ce school bus is included in this recall.
- Watch for the Ic Bus owner letter if it has not arrived; letters were mailed July 16, 2010.
- Contact a franchised Ic Bus dealer and ask whether the free seat-back reinforcement-rod repair is open for your VIN.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 10V217 when you call.
- Keep the bus out of passenger service until the seat repair is complete, because the seat strength is part of crash protection.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Ic Bus technician repairs the passenger flip seats covered by recall 10V217. The work addresses the seat back frame tube, where the reinforcement rod must stay retained inside the frame. The available remedy text does not list a separate inspection step, replacement part, or labor time. It states that the safety recall began on July 16, 2010, and that dealers repair the seats free of charge. Parts and labor are covered under the recall once the dealer repair is open for the bus.
Timeline
| May 21, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 16, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V217?
Recall 10V217 covers 129 2011 Ic Bus Recb and Ce school buses with passenger flip seats. A weld inside the seat-back frame tube can fail, letting a reinforcement rod fall out. Without that rod, seat strength is reduced in a crash.
What should I do if my 2011 Ic Bus Recb or Ce is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific school bus is included in recall 10V217. If it is, contact a franchised Ic Bus dealer and ask for the passenger flip-seat repair. Reference recall number 10V217 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and the Ic Bus recall remedy says dealers will repair the seats free of charge. The safety recall began on July 16, 2010.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is weaker seat protection during a crash. If the reinforcement rod falls out of the seat-back frame tube, the passenger flip seat loses part of its designed strength, increasing the risk of personal injury or death in a crash.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V217000 |
|---|---|
| Ic Bus customer service | 1-800-448-7825 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V217 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V217000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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