I drive a school bus for council bluffs schools. On the morning of march 29th 2006 at 7:30 a.m. I experienced a loss of braking power and bumped into a vehicle that was stopped in front of me. I had a load of kids on the bus. So far nothing has been found to be wrong, but something definitely is wrong and another bus driver is having the same problem with her bus.
The worst 1994 International Harvester Fe problems
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- Brakes1
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- Brakes1
Recalls 2
Steering
- What is wrong
- On certain school, transit, and commercial buses equipped with adjustable steering columns, the steering shaft pinch bolt interferes with the rubber boot that protects it. Over time, a hole may wear into the boot and catch the bolt.
- Risk
- If the bolt catches on the hole, the boot may restrict the movement of the steering wheel which could result in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- International notify its customers and inspect and, if necessary, repair the steering column. Owner notification began november 19, 2003. Owners should contact international at 1‑800‑448‑7825.
Recall number 03V264000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
- What is wrong
- On certain school buses, galvanic corrosion on the die cast adapter plate causes distortion of the wagon wheel seals that are mounted on the adapter plate. If the seals become distorted, the tipper valves cannot properly seat against the wagon wheel seals. If the tipper valves cannot seat completely, the fluid can back flow past the valves towards the reservoir and create a pressure loss for the front brakes, the rear brakes, or both.
- Risk
- This condition can result in an extended stopping distance without warning to the driver and the driver may feel the pedal fade or go completely to the floor, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the vehicles and the master cylinders found to have the original die cast adapter plate design will be replaced. Owner notification began march 22, 2002. 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 international at 1‑800‑448‑7825.
Recall number 02V055000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1994 International Harvester Fe 3
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Is the 1994 International Harvester Fe reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1994 International Harvester Fe, close to a typical Fe model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1994 International Harvester Fe?
Brakes, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1994 International Harvester Fe have?
2 recalls, covering steering and service brakes, hydraulic.
Was there a recall on the 1994 International Harvester Fe brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 02V055000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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