Dt: school bus loaded with kids making a right turn onto an upgrade. The bus driver experienced a problem of no accelerating leaving the bus stranded on the intersection. This was without warning, the check engine light came on after the failure. The bus did move after a few minutes. This occurred 3-4 times in an 2 block area. Another driver took the bus and felt at initial start up it seemed alright and then problem began again. After a short set, the bus was driven 11 miles before it started again at which time it did so several times. A different accelerator assembly was installed on bus. The bus was driven 50 miles with no problems. The old assembly was placed back in and the dealership found no fault and could not duplicate the problem. Bus is currently in repair shop.
The worst 2002 International Ic problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration1
- Brakes1
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- Acceleration1
- Brakes1
Recalls 2
Service brakes, air: supply: check valve
- What is wrong
- On certain transit and school buses, a brass fitting connects the double check valve to the brake relay valve. With certain inputs to the vehicle, the weight of the check valve on the fitting can cause the assembly to resonate. The subject vibration can cause excessive strain levels in the fitting, which could eventually fatigue and fail.
- Risk
- If the fitting breaks, the rear service brakes will cease to operate without warning, resulting in an extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a kit to remount the double check valve with a flexible hose on the amjority of vehicles. On a small number of units with clearance issues or traction control, a kit with a new relay valve that has a built-in double check valve will be installed. Owner notification began august 30, 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 02V135001 · Recall details
Seats
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with 39-inch flip seats. The flip seats could bind in the occupied position and not return to the stored position when not occupied. The cushion frame support bar slides off the seat support pad, which could retain the seat in the occupied position.
- Risk
- The seat could block the aisle to the emergency exit during an emergency, which may result in injury or death.
- Remedy
- Owners will be provided with instructions and parts to repair the seats free of charge. Owner notification began october 23, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact amtran at 800‑843‑5615.
Recall number 01V269000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2002 International Ic 63
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What 2002 International Ic owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Brake line too long/rubbing on tire.
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Questions about the 2002 International Ic
Is the 2002 International Ic reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2002 International Ic, close to a typical Ic model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 International Ic?
Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint. Next is brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 2002 International Ic have?
2 recalls, covering service brakes, air and seats.
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