Recall 18V293 covers 18,665 2018-2019 Ic Bus trucks and transit buses for D-ring bolt failure. Repair is free at any franchised Ic Bus dealer.
Ic Bus is recalling 18,665 2018-2019 Hc, Rh, Mv, Lonestar, Hv, Durastar, Workstar, Prostar, Lt, and Transtar trucks and buses because the front seat belt anchor D-ring bolt can break in a crash. That can leave the driver or passenger improperly restrained and increase injury risk; Ic Bus dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The front seat belt anchor D-ring bolt is the fastener that holds the upper shoulder-belt guide to the cab structure on affected 2018-2019 Ic Bus vehicles, including Hc, Rh, Mv, Lonestar, Hv, Durastar, Workstar, Prostar, Lt, and Transtar models. In normal use, that anchor keeps the shoulder belt positioned so the belt can restrain the driver or passenger during a crash.
The recalled bolts were supplied with a material problem called hydrogen embrittlement, which means hydrogen in the metal makes the bolt brittle instead of properly tough. The supplier quality check did not fully catch that condition. Under crash loading, the front driver or passenger D-ring bolt is at risk of breaking, leaving the belt anchor unable to perform as designed.
There is no warning sign before failure. The bolt can look normal during everyday driving, and the problem is tied to how the bolt was made, not to a sound, warning light, or change in belt feel.
Who's affected?
Spans 10 models across the 2018 and 2019 model years, all tied to the same front seat belt anchorage.
| 2019 Ic Bus Hc | seat belt |
|---|---|
| 2019 International Rh | seat belt |
| 2019 International Mv | seat belt |
| 2019 International Lonestar | seat belt |
| 2019 International Hv | seat belt |
| 2019 International Durastar | seat belt |
| 2019 International Workstar | seat belt |
| 2019 International Prostar | seat belt |
| 2018 Ic Bus Hc | seat belt |
| 2019 International Lt | seat belt |
| 2018 International Workstar | seat belt |
| 2018 International Durastar | seat belt |
| 2018 International Prostar | seat belt |
| 2018 International Transtar | seat belt |
| 2018 International Lonestar | seat belt |
| 2018 International Rh | seat belt |
| 2018 International Lt | seat belt |
| Units affected | 18,665 |
| 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 this recall applies to your specific vehicle.
What's the safety risk?
If the D-ring bolt breaks during a crash, seat-belt restraint protection is reduced, increasing injury risk. There is no warning sign before failure, so confirm whether your VIN is included and schedule the repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Ic Bus dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2018-2019 Ic Bus Hc, Rh, Mv, Lonestar, Hv, Durastar, Workstar, Prostar, Lt, or Transtar is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Ic Bus dealer to schedule the free D-ring bolt repair for the front seat belt anchors.
- Bring the recall notice if Ic Bus mailed one. If not, reference recall number 18V293 when you call.
- Call Ic Bus customer service at 1-800-448-7825 with questions about the seat belt anchor repair.
- Use the vehicle with care until the repair is complete, since the seat belt anchor D-ring bolt can break during a crash.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Ic Bus technician checks the front driver and passenger seat belt labels, then replaces the D-ring bolt when the label shows the bolt is covered by the recall. The replacement parts and labor are free. If you already paid for this seat belt anchor repair before the owner notice, follow the reimbursement instructions included with the customer notification under the manufacturer's standard reimbursement plan. Keep any repair paperwork for that claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| May 3, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 23, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
| June 4, 2018 | Dealer notification began |
| June 4, 2018 | Dealer notification ended |
| June 4, 2018 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| June 4, 2018 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V293?
Recall 18V293 covers 18,665 2018-2019 Ic Bus Hc, Rh, Mv, Lonestar, Hv, Durastar, Workstar, Prostar, Lt, and Transtar vehicles with front seat belt anchor D-ring bolts that can break in a crash. Ic Bus dealers will replace the bolt for free based on the seat belt label.
What should I do if my 2018-2019 Ic Bus Hc, Rh, Mv, Lonestar, Hv, Durastar, Workstar, Prostar, Lt, or Transtar is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 18V293. If it is, contact a franchised Ic Bus dealer to schedule the D-ring bolt inspection and replacement. Reference recall number 18505 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost. Ic Bus dealers will replace the affected front seat belt anchor D-ring bolt for free, depending on the information found on the seat belt label.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced occupant restraint in a crash. If the front seat belt anchor D-ring bolt breaks during a crash, the seated occupant can be improperly restrained, increasing injury risk. The dealer repair replaces the affected bolt for free.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V293000 |
|---|---|
| Ic Bus customer service | 1-800-448-7825 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V293 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V293000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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