Recalls for 2005 International Re

DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Posted on: 2004-10-26
Description
Certain 2005 my international re school buses manufactured between april 1 and june 16, 2004 which fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  121, air brake systems.  Two check valves may not have been installed on the air tanks to isolate the primary and secondary air circuits.  A leak or failure of either circuit may cause the spring brakes to automatically actuate without warning.  

Consequence
This may result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
International will notify its customers and install two check valves free of charge.  The recall began november 8, 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 international at 1-800-448-7825.

Notes
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #2 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Posted on: 2004-08-13
Description
International 2005 my re school buses built from march 3 through august 5, 2004.  The high-pressure supply hose from the power steering pump to the steering gear may chafe against the positive stud on the starter solenoid.  The engine electrical harness, containing the positive cable from the alternator, may be pinched between the engine and the bus body.  An optional oil pressure switch may have been damaged during manufacturing, causing a leak to form.

Consequence
Any of these conditions listed may cause or contribute to a potential fire in the engine bay, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action
International has provided its dealers with parts and instructions to make the interim repair by 8/13/04 at no charge to the customers.  With the interim notice your international dealer will perform an inspection and repair procedure, however, the final remedy has not been determined.  Customers will receive another safety recall notice informing them that the final remedy is available.  Owners who take their buses 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 800-448-7825.

Notes
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration?s auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).