2003 Ic Re recalls

What is wrong

Navistar is recalling 24,975 my 2003 through 2008 ic be, ce, hc, and re school and commercial buses and 2002 through 2008 international 3200 and 3300 model buses manufactured between september 21, 2001 through december 14, 2007, equipped with international vt365 engines. These vehicles may exhibit engine hard start, no start, or stall conditions due to possibly damaged terminals in the fuse holder connector of the injector drive module (idm) clean battery power circuits. The terminals may have been damaged during electrical continuity testing in the manufacturing process.

Risk

These conditions could result in a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury.

Remedy

Navistar will notify owners and replace the idm fuse holder free of charge. The recall began on october 3, 2008. Owners can contact navistar toll-free at 1‑800‑448‑7825.

Recall number 08V353000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Certain 2003, 2005, and 2006 my ic corporation re school and commercial buses manufactured between january 29, 2003, and march 9, 2005. There can be metal to metal interference at the driveline u-joint. This interference can loosen the axle strap or cause the strap or strap bolts to break because of fatigue stresses, causing the driveshaft to separate from the axle yoke.

Risk

If the driveshaft separates from the vehicle, it could come in contact with other vehicles on or near the roadway, possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.

Remedy

Ic corporation will notify its customers and will repair the vehicle free of charge. The recall began on august 5, 2005. Owners may contact international at 260‑461‑1924.

Recall number 05V131000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain school buses, the instructions on how to operate the emergency exit did not meet the minimal letter height of 1-centermeter. These buses fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no 217, bus emergency exits and window retention and release.

Risk

The label may not be visible to the operator, possibly resulting in injury if the occupants cannot exit the bus quickly.

Remedy

Ic will mail new labels with installation instructions. Owner notification began june 25, 2004. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ic at 501‑505‑2190.

Recall number 04V251000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain "special needs" school buses equipped with sur-loc "l" wheelchair tracks, the lift mounting bolts could corrode if moisture occurs in the treated plywood floor.

Risk

This could reduce the function of the track or the strength of the lift mounting bolts resulting in personal injury to the occupants.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the sur-loc "l" tracks with protected tracks and mounting hardware. Also, lift floor-mounting bolts will be replaced. Owner notification is expected to begin march 19, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ic at 1‑800‑843‑5615.

Recall number 04V097000 · Recall details