Safety Recall NHTSA · 06V228000 Reported June 23, 2006

Fmvss 221/joint strength

Q: What is recall 06V228000?

NHTSA recall 06V228000 was issued by International Motors, Llc on June 23, 2006. It addresses: Fmvss 221/joint strength. The recall affects approximately 1,200 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

International Motors, Llc · N/A · 1,200 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

06V228000

Manufacturer Campaign

06505

Manufacturer

International Motors, Llc

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

1,200

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

June 23, 2006

Defect Summary

Certain 2006 and 2007 ic resb (pb305) school buses manufactured between july 1, 2005, and may 9, 2006. a joint at the rear of the bus where the davenport is attached to the floor does not meet the joint strength requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, school bus body joint strength.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a vehicle crash, the body structure of the bus could collapse, possibly resulting in serious injury to the bus occupants.

Corrective Action

Ic will notify owners and will add a retaining bar along the front of the davenport free of charge. the recall began on september 15, 2006. owners may contact ic at 1-800-843-5615 or international at 1-800-448-7825.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized International Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 06V228000 or campaign 06505.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 06V228000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 06V228000?

NHTSA recall 06V228000 was issued by International Motors, Llc on June 23, 2006. It addresses: Fmvss 221/joint strength. The recall affects approximately 1,200 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized International Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 06V228000 or the manufacturer campaign number 06505. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.