Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V397000 Reported September 3, 2013

Seat restraining barrier/fmvss 222

International Motors, Llc · Seats · 70 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V397000
Manufacturer Campaign
13513
Component
Seats
Vehicles Affected
70
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 3, 2013
Completion Rate
77.14

Defect Summary

Navistar is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 ic bus ce and 2013 ic bus re school buses, manufactured august 20, 2012, through september 4, 2012. the school bus restraining barriers may have an insufficient weld at the base of the barrier frame that does not comply with the requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss), no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."

Safety Consequence

The barriers may fail to restrain occupants from flying forward during crashes and sudden driving maneuvers, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected barrier frames. The recall began on october 10, 2013. owners may contact navistar at 1-331-332-1590. navistar's recall number is 13513.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized International Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 13V397000 or campaign 13513.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 13V397000

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

What is recall 13V397000?

NHTSA recall 13V397000 was issued by International Motors, Llc on September 3, 2013. It addresses: Seat restraining barrier/fmvss 222. The recall affects approximately 70 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seats component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized International Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V397000 or the manufacturer campaign number 13513. 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.