SERVICE PROCEDURE
17512
December, 2017
SUBJECT:

SAFETY RECALL
SEATBELT ROD BOLT on certain CE and RE
school bus models built 17 December 2015 thru 22
January 2016 with IMMI 39 inch BTI 3-point seats.

DEFECT DESCRIPTION
Certain IMMI school bus seat assemblies equipped with 3-point lap and shoulder
belts do not satisfy the requirements of FMVSS 210. There is a potential that
when under a sufficient load, the buckle mount rod may fracture. A seat belt
assembly that does not conform to all the requirements of FMVSS 210 may not
protect the occupant sufficiently in the event of a collision resulting in possible
injury.

MODELS INVOLVED
This Safety Recall involves certain CE and RE school models built 17 December
2015 thru 22 January 2016 with IMMI 39-inch BTI 3-point seats.

ELIGIBILITY
This procedure applies ONLY to vehicles marked in the International® Service
Portal℠ with Safety Recall 17512. Also complete any other open campaigns
listed on the Service Portal at this time.

PARTS INFORMATION
NOTE: This campaign affects only nine dealer locations. These dealers
have been contacted and the parts / kits associated with this campaign will
be shipped to them at no cost with identified VIN marked on each kit

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SERVICE PROCEDURE

WARNING! To prevent property damage, personal injury, and / or death,
park vehicle on hard flat surface, turn the engine off, set the parking brake
and install wheel chocks to prevent the vehicle from moving in either
direction.
WARNING! To prevent personal injury and / or death, always wear safe eye
protection when performing vehicle maintenance.
WARNING! To prevent property damage, personal injury, and / or death,
keep flames or sparks away from vehicle and do not smoke while servicing
the vehicle’s batteries. Batteries expel explosive gases.

1. Park vehicle on flat surface.
2. Shift transmission to Park or Neutral and set parking brake.
3. Turn vehicle ignition to Key OFF position.
4. Install wheel chocks.

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Figure 1. Seat Cushion Unlatching
1. Seat cushion
5. Unlatch seat cushion (Figure 1, Item 1) and pivot cushion up and forward.

Figure 2. Slider Rod Loosening
1. Center nut
2. Slider rod
NOTE: It may be necessary to grasp the rod with vise grips if the nut
furthest from the center of the seat begins to loosen first.
6. Loosen and remove nut (Figure 2, Item 1) on end of slider rod (Figure 2,
Item 2) closest to the center of seat.

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Figure 3. Slide Rod Removal
1. Buckle slider
2. Slider rod
3. Bracket
7. Slide rod (Figure 3, Item 2) to left (as sitting in seat) enough for end near
center of seat to clear bracket (Figure 3, Item 3).
8. Tilt rod enough to clear bracket near center of seat.
Note: Do not let the buckles fall when removing the slide rod and
buckle assembly.
9. Holding buckles, slide rod out and remove buckle slider assembly (Figure
3, Item 1).
NOTE: Rod and nuts are to be returned to IMMI.
10. Remove rod from bracket near end of seat.
11. Insert new rod into bracket near end of seat.
12. With new rod tilted enough to clear bracket near center of seat, position
buckle slider assembly and slide rod into position.
13. Slide rod to right (as sitting in seat) so that end near center of seat can
extend past bracket.
14. Install nuts, using a torque wrench, tighten to 26 lb-ft (35 N•m)
15. Verify buckle slider is properly installed onto rod and free to slide on
buckle rod.
16. Pivot seat cushion rear down and latch into position.

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17. Repeat Steps 5 thru 16 for each additional seat that requires belt buckle
rod replacement.
18. Remove wheel chocks.

END OF SERVICE PROCEDURE
LABOR INFORMATION
Operation Number
A40-17512-1
A40-17512-2

Description
Replace seat belt buckle rod; first seat
Replace each additional seat buckle rod

Time
0.3 hrs
0.1 hrs

SPECIAL HANDLING INFORMATION
In “Other Charges” section, enter a handling fee of $30.00

PARTS RETURN INFORMATION
Return rods to:
IMMI
18881 IMMI Way
Westfield, In. 46074
Attention: Scott Hoffman
RMA #703284
UPS Account #444130

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CAMPAIGN IDENTIFICATION LABEL
Each vehicle corrected in accordance with this
campaign must be marked with a CTS-1075
Campaign Identification Label.
Complete the label and attach on a clean surface
next to the vehicle identification number (VIN) plate.

ADMINISTRATIVE / DEALER RESPONSIBILITIES
WARRANTY CLAIMS
Warranty claim expense is to be charged to Warranty. Claims are to be
submitted in the normal manner, making reference to Safety Recall 17512.
Section 7 of the Warranty Policy and Procedures Manual contains further
information related to the submission and processing of AFC / Recall claims.
As with all claim submissions, items acquired locally must be submitted in the
“Other Charges” tab. The cost of any bulk items (such as a bag of cable tie
straps, roll of wire, barrel of oil, or tube of silicone) should be prorated for the
cost of the individual pieces / amount used during each repair.

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UNITED STATES AND POSSESSIONS
The National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act, as amended, provides that
each vehicle that is subject to a vehicle recall campaign must be adequately
repaired within a reasonable time after the owner has tendered it for repair. A
failure to adequately repair within 60 days after a tender of a vehicle is prima
facie evidence of failure to repair within a reasonable time. If the condition is not
adequately repaired within 60 days, the owner may be entitled to replacement
with an identical or reasonable equivalent vehicle at no charge, or to a refund of
the purchase price less a reasonable allowance for depreciation.
Dealers must correct all vehicles subject to this campaign at no charge to the
owner, regardless of mileage, age of vehicle, or ownership, from this time
forward.
Dealers should proceed immediately to make necessary correction to units in
inventory. All inventory vehicles subject to this recall campaign must be
corrected prior to sale, transfer or delivery. If vehicles have been sold or
transferred and you are in receipt of Customer Notification Letters and
Authorization for Recall Service cards for those vehicles, the transfer location or
customer must be notified immediately from your dealer location.
Dealers must make every effort to promptly schedule an appointment with each
owner to repair his or her vehicle as soon as possible. However, consistent with
the customer notification, dealers are expected to complete the repairs on the
mutually agreed upon service date.
Dealers involved in the recall process will be furnished a listing of owner names
and addresses to enable them to follow up with owners and have the vehicles
corrected. Use of this listing must be limited to this campaign because the list
may contain information obtained from state motor vehicle registration records,
and the use of such motor vehicle registration data for purposes other than this
campaign is a violation of law in several states.
CANADA
Dealers must correct all vehicles subject to this campaign at no charge to the
owner, regardless of mileage, age of vehicle, or ownership, from this time
forward.
Dealers should proceed immediately to make necessary correction to units in
inventory. All inventory vehicles subject to this recall campaign must be
corrected prior to sale, transfer or delivery. If vehicles have been sold or
transferred and you are in receipt of Customer Notification Letters and
Authorization for Recall Service cards for those vehicles, the transfer location or
customer must be notified immediately from your dealer location.

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Dealers must make every effort to promptly schedule an appointment with each
owner to repair his or her vehicle as soon as possible. However, consistent with
the customer notification, dealers are expected to complete the repairs on the
mutually agreed upon service date.
Dealers involved in the recall process will be furnished a listing of owner names
and addresses to enable them to follow up with owners and have the vehicles
corrected. Use of this listing must be limited to this campaign because the list
may contain information obtained from state motor vehicle registration records,
and the use of such motor vehicle registration data for purposes other than this
campaign is a violation of law in several states.
EXPORT
Export Distributors should proceed immediately to make necessary correction to
units in inventory. All inventory vehicles subject to this recall campaign must be
corrected prior to sale, transfer or delivery. If vehicles have been sold or
transferred and you are in receipt of Customer Notification Letters and
Authorization for Recall Service cards for those vehicles, the transfer location or
customer must be notified immediately from your distributor location.
Export Distributors are to submit warranty claims in the usual manner making
reference to this recall number.
Export Distributors are expected to provide full cooperation and follow-up with
respect to this important subject matter. If you have any questions or need
further assistance, please contact the Regional Service Manager at your regional
office.

NAVISTAR, INC.

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