School Bus Accident and Injury Hazard Prompts Navistar Recall

Navistar, Inc., is recalling 2011 models of IC BUS / CE and IC BUS / RE that have passenger flip seats because the welding that secures part of the seat back frame could fail. This means the seats do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 222, which regulates school bus passenger seating and crash protection. Furthermore, in the event of a school bus crash, the seats may not be secure and this increases the risk of serious injury to children and passengers on the bus in the event of an accident.

Navistar will notify owners and dealers will make necessary repairs.

Avoid Injury with School Bus Safety Tips from the NHTSA

An estimated 23 million students in the United States ride the school bus each day, according to NHTSA. Here are guidelines parents can share with children to avoid a school bus injury:

Get to the bus stop at least five minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive.

When the bus approaches, stand at least three giant steps (6 feet) away from the curb, and line up away from the street.

Wait until the bus stops, the door opens, and the driver says that it’s okay before stepping onto the bus.

If you have to cross the street in front of the bus, walk on the sidewalk or along the side of the road to a point at least five giant steps (10 feet) ahead of the bus before you cross. Be sure that the bus driver can see you, and you can see the bus driver.

Use the handrails to avoids falls. When exiting the bus, be careful that clothing with drawstrings, and book bags with straps don’t get caught in the handrails or doors.

Never walk behind the bus.

Walk at least three giant steps away from the side of the bus.

If you drop something near the bus, tell the bus driver. Never try to pick it up because the driver may not be able to see you.

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