Recall 15V868 affects 4,784 2007-2015 Ic Bus school buses for wheelchair-lift link-arm defects. Repair is free at any franchised Ic Bus dealer.
Ic Bus is recalling 4,784 2007-2015 school buses, including Be, Ce, Fe, Re, and Ae models, because certain Ricon wheelchair lifts have oversized pivot holes in the folding link arms. If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform can move excessively and the mounting can fail, raising injury risk when the doors are opened; Ic Bus dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The wheelchair lift on these 2007-2015 Ic Bus school buses is the powered platform that raises and lowers a wheelchair between the ground and the bus floor. Its folding link arms guide that platform as it moves and help hold the lift in the right position when it is stowed. Those arms depend on bearings seated tightly in their pivot holes.
On affected Ricon lifts, the pivot holes in the folding link arms were manufactured oversized. When the hole is too large, the bearing can shift out of position instead of staying centered in the arm. That movement puts extra stress into the lift structure and can lead to cracking of the platform side plate while the lift is stowed.
Owners, drivers, or service staff can see the problem during inspection if the bearings have moved out of place. Look for a bearing that is no longer seated squarely in the folding link arm, and have the lift checked before it is used again.
Who's affected?
Covers 10 Ic Bus model lines from 2007-2015, all tied to the same adaptive/mobility equipment category.
| 2014 Ic Bus Casb | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
|---|---|
| 2013 Ic Bus Casb | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2007 Ic Bus Fe | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2011 Ic Bus Re | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2010 Ic Bus Fe | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2009 Ic Bus Fe | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2008 Ic Bus Fe | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2007 Ic Bus Re | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2015 Ic Bus Casb | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2013 Ic Bus Iccb | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2009 Ic Bus Ce | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2008 Ic Bus Ce | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2007 Ic Bus Ce | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2014 Ic Bus Resb | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2009 Ic Bus Re | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2008 Ic Bus Re | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2010 Ic Bus Be | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2009 Ic Bus Be | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2008 Ic Bus Be | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2007 Ic Bus Be | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2010 Ic Bus Ce | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2013 Ic Bus Recb | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2011 Ic Bus Fesb | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2012 Ic Bus Re | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2010 Ic Bus Re | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2011 Ic Bus Be | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2011 Ic Bus Ce | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2012 Ic Bus Ce | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2012 Ic Bus Be | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2013 Ic Bus Be | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2014 Ic Bus Be | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2014 Ic Bus Ae | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2015 Ic Bus Ae | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2015 Ic Bus Be | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| Units affected | 4,784 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
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?
Displaced lift bearings can let the stowed platform move too much, damage the mounting, and fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing injury risk for the lift operator. If inspection shows displaced bearings, keep people clear of the lift and call the dealer. Repair is free at any franchised Ic Bus dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2007-2015 Ic Bus Casb, Fe, Re, Iccb, Ce, Resb, Be, Recb, Fesb, or Ae school bus is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Ic Bus dealer to schedule the free wheelchair-lift inspection and damaged-part replacement that secures the stowed platform.
- Keep the wheelchair lift out of service until the inspection and repair are complete if the platform moves excessively, has cracks, or shows damaged link arms.
- Bring the recall notice if Ic Bus mailed one, and reference recall number 15V868 when you call.
- Call Ic Bus customer service at 1-800-448-7825 with questions about scheduling or lift use before the repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, the Ic Bus technician inspects the wheelchair lift link arms for damage and checks whether the bearings have shifted out of position. The technician also inspects the lift platform for cracks. Any damaged link arms, bearings, platform parts, or related lift components covered by the recall are replaced free of charge. Parts and labor are covered under campaign 15V868, including buses that received the earlier related lift remedy.
Timeline
| December 22, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 19, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
| February 22, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
| February 22, 2016 | Dealer notification ended |
| February 22, 2016 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| February 22, 2016 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V868?
Recall 15V868 covers 4,784 2007-2015 Ic Bus school buses equipped with certain Ricon wheelchair lifts. The lift link-arm pivot holes can let bearings move out of position, which can damage the platform mounting and let the stowed platform fall when the doors open.
What should I do if my 2007-2015 Ic Bus Casb, Fe, Re, Iccb, Ce, Resb, Be, Recb, Fesb, or Ae is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 15V868. If it is, contact a franchised Ic Bus dealer for the wheelchair-lift inspection and repair. Reference recall number 15V868 when you call, and ask whether the platform needs to stay out of service until inspection.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Ic Bus dealers will inspect the wheelchair-lift link arms, bearings, and platform, then replace damaged parts free of charge.
What is the safety risk with this Ic Bus wheelchair-lift recall?
The risk is injury to the lift operator. If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform can move too much, damage the platform mounting, and fall out of the bus when the doors are opened.
What if my bus already had the earlier wheelchair-lift recall repair?
It still needs to be checked for recall 15V868. Navistar said buses and wheelchair lifts repaired under the similar earlier recall remain affected by this recall, so the dealer still needs to inspect the lift and replace damaged parts for free.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V868000 |
|---|---|
| Ic Bus customer service | 1-800-448-7825 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V868 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V868000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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