Recall 10V257 covers 20 2009-2011 Ic Bus Ce, Fecb, Be, and Re buses with Ricon lift restraint belts. Remedy is free.
Ic Bus is recalling 20 2009-2011 Ce, Fecb, Be, and Re non-school buses fitted with Ricon public-use lifts because the restraint belt can look latched without fully locking. If the belt tongue is not fully engaged, the lift can move with a passenger on the platform, creating an injury risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The Ricon public-use lift on 2009-2011 Ic Bus Ce, Fecb, Be, and Re buses is an adaptive mobility lift that raises and lowers a passenger platform at the bus doorway. Its restraint belt is supposed to lock the lift controls unless the belt tongue is fully seated and latched in the buckle, so the platform is secured before it moves.
On affected buses, the belt tongue can be inserted into the buckle without fully engaging the latch. That makes the belt appear fastened while the safety interlock still allows the lift to run. If a passenger is on the platform, the lift can move even though the restraint belt is not truly latched.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem is that the belt can look latched to the lift operator, so a visual check alone does not confirm that the restraint is fully engaged.
Who's affected?
Covers Ce, Fecb, Be, and Re buses across the 2009-2011 model years, all tied to adaptive or mobility equipment.
| 2009 Ic Bus Ce | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
|---|---|
| 2011 Ic Bus Fecb | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2010 Ic Bus Ce | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2010 Ic Bus Be | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2010 Ic Bus Re | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2011 Ic Bus Re | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2011 Ic Bus Ce | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| Units affected | 20 |
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?
If the restraint belt is not properly buckled, lift movement can injure the person using the lift. Treat belt use as part of every lift operation, and keep passengers clear until the belt is secure. Repair will be free at any franchised Ic Bus dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2009-2011 Ic Bus Ce, Fecb, Be, or Re non school bus is included in this recall.
- Watch for the owner notice from Ic Bus or Ricon, which was mailed after the safety recall began on July 1, 2010.
- Contact Ricon at 1-818-267-3000 to request the free warning decal and DVD training aid for the Ricon public-use lift restraint-belt issue.
- Reference recall number 10V257 when you call, and ask whether Ic Bus or Ricon needs any bus identification beyond the VIN.
- Keep lift operators trained to confirm the restraint belt tongue is fully latched in the buckle before moving the lift with an occupant on the platform.
What happens at the repair
Ricon handles the remedy for this Ic Bus recall. The known repair path is a warning decal and DVD based training aid for customers who operate the public use lift. The source record does not describe a parts replacement by an Ic Bus technician. Once the remedy is open through the responsible service channel, the recall work is free. Owners can use the Ricon or Ic Bus customer contact path listed in the recall record to confirm how the decal and training aid are supplied.
Timeline
| June 14, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 1, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V257?
Recall 10V257 covers 20 2009-2011 Ic Bus Ce, Fecb, Be, and Re non-school buses fitted with Ricon public-use lifts. The lift restraint belt can look latched without being fully engaged, allowing the lift to operate with an occupant on the platform.
What should I do if my 2009-2011 Ic Bus Ce, Fecb, Be, or Re is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 10V257. If it is, contact an Ic Bus service center or Ricon at 1-818-267-3000 and ask for the recall remedy: the warning decal and DVD-based training aid for the lift restraint belt.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall remedy to be provided at no cost. For recall 10V257, Ricon performs the campaign remedy for Ic Bus owners by providing the warning decal and DVD-based training aid tied to the lift restraint belt issue.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is injury to a lift user. If the restraint belt tongue is inserted but not fully latched, the belt can appear buckled while the lift still operates with an occupant on the platform. The remedy gives operators clearer warning and training material for the belt latch.
What warning signs should I watch for?
Watch for a restraint belt buckle that appears latched after the tongue is inserted but has not fully locked into the latching mechanism. Before operating the lift, confirm the restraint belt tongue is fully engaged in the buckle and follow the Ricon recall training instructions.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V257000 |
|---|---|
| Ic Bus customer service | 1-818-267-3000 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V257 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V257000 |
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)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →