Recall 16V452 covers 5 2016 Ic Bus Resb school buses with integrated child seats that can separate. Free repairs are already complete.
Ic Bus is recalling 5 2016 Resb school buses with Freedman-brand passenger seats with integrated child seats because the seats can separate from the base frame after bolt failure. In a crash, that separation increases injury risk for the seat occupant, and Ic Bus dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The affected 2016 Ic Bus Resb school buses use Freedman passenger seats with integrated child seats. Those seats are fastened to a base frame with hex head cap screws, which are the bolts that hold the seat structure to the floor-mounted support. The seat and base frame are supposed to work together so the passenger seating system stays in place during normal use and crash protection.
In recall 16V452, the problem is the bolts, not the whole seat design. Freedman reported that some hex head cap screws were made with a material flaw that reduces their strength. When those screws or related seat studs fracture, the passenger seat can separate from the base frame.
The reported warning sign is a seat stud fracturing during normal use. Treat any loose seat, broken fastener, or movement between the seat and base frame as a stop-use concern until the bus is inspected and repaired.
Who's affected?
| 2016 Ic Bus Resb | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 5 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
In a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing injury risk for the person in that seat. Seat-stud damage is the concern in this recall, so treat looseness or seat movement as a reason to stop using that seat and call the dealer. Repair is free at any franchised Ic Bus dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016 Ic Bus Resb is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Ic Bus dealer to confirm the free seat-base repair was completed.
- Ask the dealer to verify the Freedman passenger-seat bolts and base frame, since this repair addresses seats that can separate in a crash.
- Call Ic Bus customer service at 1-331-332-1590 with questions and reference recall number 16V452 when you call.
What happens at the repair
Navistar has already completed the recall repair on the affected Ic Bus vehicles, so there is no owner appointment to schedule for this campaign. The completed work was free to owners. The repair addressed the Freedman passenger seats with integrated child seats by correcting the bolt failure condition that allowed the seat to separate from its base frame. Navistar has a general reimbursement plan on file for owners who paid for a related repair before the recall work was completed. Contact Navistar customer service with repair documentation to ask how that plan applies.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| June 6, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
|---|---|
| June 21, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
| July 20, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
| July 20, 2016 | Dealer notification ended |
| July 20, 2016 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| July 20, 2016 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V452?
Recall 16V452 covers 5 2016 Ic Bus Resb school buses with Freedman passenger seats that have integrated child seats. The seat can separate from the base frame because of bolt failure, increasing injury risk in a crash. The repair work was completed free of charge.
What should I do if my 2016 Ic Bus Resb is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific school bus is included in recall 16V452. The repair work was completed free of charge, and formal owner letters were not sent. If your VIN still shows an open recall, contact an Ic Bus dealer or customer service at 1-331-332-1590.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and the filing says the affected Ic Bus Resb repairs were completed free of charge to owners.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is seat separation in a crash. If the Freedman passenger seat separates from its base frame, the seat occupant faces a higher risk of injury. The recall repair addresses the seat attachment issue.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V452000 |
|---|---|
| Ic Bus customer service | 1-331-332-1590 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V452 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V452000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →