- The problem
- International is recalling 1,027 my 2006-2007 be, ce, fe, and re school and commercial buses manufactured from july 11, 2005 through july 31, 2006, and equipped with braun platform lifts for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "Platform lift installations in motor vehicles." A passenger can approach the exposed lift doorway without the audible alarm alerting them of their proximity to the threshold.
- The risk
- Should the threshold warning system fail to operate, the lift user can fall from the vehicle and be seriously injured.
- The fix
- International is working with braun corporation to have the doorway lift fixed free of charge (please see 06e094). Owners may contact braun corporation at 1-800-946-7513 or international at 1-800-448-7825.
Vehicle safety record
2006 IC Bus Fecb Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2006 IC Bus Fecb have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in January 2008 for the equipment adaptive / mobility.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Fecb year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2006 IC Bus Fecb recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Certain my 2004-2007 ic ce, re, and fe commercial and school buses manufactured between march 12, 2004, and november 29, 2006. The side emergency door holdback mechanism may not be installed in the proper location. This may cause the mechanism to hold the door in the closed position.
- The risk
- If the door is held in the closed position, it may not perform its intended emergency function, possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury or death.
- The fix
- Ic will notify owners and repair the affected buses free of charge. The recall began on march 16, 2007. Owners can contact ic at 1-800-843-5615 or international at 1-800-448-7825.
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IC Bus Fecb: every year compared
All Fecb years2006 IC Bus Fecb vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 IC Bus Fecb | 0 | 2 | C | |
| 2006 IC Bus Cesb | 2 | 11 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2006 IC Bus Fecb
Does the 2006 IC Bus Fecb have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2006 IC Bus Fecb: equipment adaptive / mobility (January 2008); door (February 2007). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2006 IC Bus Fecb had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2006 IC Bus Fecb a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical IC Bus Fecb year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2006 IC Bus Fecb has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data