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Vehicle recall 12V059000 · February 16, 2012

IC Bus BE, CE and 1 more model

The self-latching mechanism used to retain the seat cushion to the frame may not activate.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 ic bus be and ce and certain model year 2012 re school buses manufactured from April 8, 2010 through July 1, 2011, equipped with c. E. White seat cushions. The self-latching mechanism used to retain the seat cushion to the frame may not activate. Thus, these seats fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
Consequence
If the seat cushion is not securely latched to the seat structure, the seat could become dislodged, increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the seats free of charge. Owners may contact navistar at 260-461-1890.
Notes
Navistar’s recall number is 12505.CUSTOMERS may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
12V059000
Reported to NHTSA
February 16, 2012
Filed by
NAVISTAR, INC
Manufacturer campaign
12505
Owner notification
March 14, 2012
Vehicles potentially affected
677
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Seats
Recall 12V059000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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