Recall 19V479 affects 9 2011 Ic Bus Ce transit buses for passenger lap-belt buckle cracking. Repair is free at any franchised Ic Bus dealer.
Ic Bus is recalling 9 2011 Ce transit buses with non-retractable passenger two-point lap belts because repeated buckling can crack the plastic fingers on the male buckle. A damaged buckle can require excessive force or fail to restrain a passenger in a crash, and Ic Bus dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The passenger lap belt in the 2011 Ic Bus Ce is a non-retractable two-point belt. Its buckle has a metal tongue with small plastic fingers that help guide and hold the tongue as the belt is latched. When the belt works correctly, a passenger can buckle it with normal hand pressure and release it after the trip.
On these buses, the plastic fingers are compressed every time the belt is buckled. Repeated buckling and unbuckling can fatigue the plastic until it cracks, breaks, and falls away from the tongue. Once those pieces are missing, the belt can take excessive force to latch, which means a passenger belt that looks present does not buckle normally.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue becomes visible when the buckle takes unusual force to latch or when the plastic fingers on the tongue are cracked or missing.
Who's affected?
| 2011 Ic Bus Ce | seat belt |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 9 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 13 field incidents to date. |
Not every 2011 Ic Bus Ce bus is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
In a crash, the seat belt can fail to buckle or restrain a passenger properly, increasing injury risk. There is no warning sign listed before the restraint problem, so confirm recall status by VIN and schedule the repair. Repair is free at any franchised Ic Bus dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011 Ic Bus Ce is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Ic Bus dealer to schedule the free seat belt assembly replacement that fixes passenger lap-belt buckles that require excessive force.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, and reference recall number 19V479 when you call.
- Avoid carrying passengers in seats with lap belts that need excessive force to buckle until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Ic Bus technician replaces the passenger seat belt assemblies covered by the recall. The repair is available now, and the replacement parts and labor are free under the recall. Navistar's standard reimbursement plan applies to documented repairs paid before the owner notification. Use the reimbursement instructions in the customer notification, or ask Ic Bus customer service how to submit prior repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| June 21, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 20, 2019 | Dealer notification began |
| August 20, 2019 | Dealer notification ended |
| August 20, 2019 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| September 23, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V479?
Recall 19V479 covers 9 2011 Ic Bus Ce transit buses with certain non-retractable passenger two-point lap belts. The buckle hardware can crack after repeated buckling and unbuckling, requiring excessive force to fasten the belt. Ic Bus dealers replace the seat belt assemblies for free.
What should I do if my 2011 Ic Bus Ce is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 19V479. If it is, contact a franchised Ic Bus dealer to schedule seat belt assembly replacement. Reference recall number 19V479 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 Ic Bus dealers replace the affected seat belt assemblies free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for vehicles included in recall 19V479.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is that a passenger seat belt can fail to buckle or properly restrain a passenger in a crash, increasing injury risk. If the buckle takes excessive force to fasten, treat that as a warning sign and arrange the free dealer repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V479000 |
|---|---|
| Ic Bus customer service | 1-800-448-7825 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V479 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V479000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- 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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