2009 Ic Bus Besb Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 27, 2008 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Besb years
Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2009 Ic Bus Besb so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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2009 Ic Bus Besb recalls (2)

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Equipment adaptive/mobilityAug 27, 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V436000 · 1,889 vehicles

Problem: Navistar is recalling 1,889 ic school buses manufactured from may 4, 2005 through november 15, 2007, equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.

Risk: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.

Fix: Navistar is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). The recall began on october 1, 2008. Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or navistar at 1-260-461-1890.

Equipment adaptive/mobilityAug 27, 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V438000 · 1,607 vehicles

Problem: Navistar is recalling 1,607 my 2007 through 2009 ic besb, cesb, fesb, and resb school buses manufactured from january 4, 2006 through november 15, 2007, equipped with ricon s or k series wheelchair lifts. The anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift which fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles."

Risk: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.

Fix: Navistar is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-800-322-2884 or navistar at 1-260-461-1890.

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Other Ic Bus Besb years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
2010 Besb01
200902
2008 Besb04
2007 Besb08
2006 Besb04

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Ic Bus Besb?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2009 Ic Bus Besb?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2009 Ic Bus Besb a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Besb model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.