16 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - PARKING BRAKE
Posted on: 2006-06-02
Description
Certain my 2004 through 2007 ce and be school buses and 1300 and 3300 model vehicle chassis manufactured by ic corporation between march 17, 2004, and may 15, 2006. The park brake system may activate while the vehicle is under normal operation. Although the vehicle is brought to a stop, the activation may occur without warning or input from the driver and may strand the vehicle in an active lane. The spring applied, hydraulic release (sahr) park brake actuator could experience a hydraulic lock condition that will not allow the park brake to apply.
Consequence
Should the park brake activate and strand the vehicle, it may contribute to a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death. Should the park brake not apply, a vehicle roll away can occur and may result in a crash, possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Corrective Action
Dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The recall began july 7, 2006. Owners may contact ic corporation at 800-322-2884 or owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
Notes
International recall no. 06504.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Posted on: 2005-12-20
Description
Certain 2005-2007 ce and my 2007 be school and transit buses manufactured between february 10, 2004, and december 15, 2005. Passenger coat strings or carry on items can get caught between the door control bracket and the door control arm as the passenger exits the bus.
Consequence
If the driver is unaware of the situation, the entrance door may be closed, capturing the item in the door. Death or injury could occur to the person exiting the bus.
Corrective Action
Ic will notify its owners and repair all the buses free of charge. The recall began march 2, 2006. Customers may contact international at 800-448-7825.
Notes
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #3 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Posted on: 2005-12-20
Description
Certain 2005-2007 ce and my 2007 be school and transit buses manufactured between february 10, 2004, and december 15, 2005. Passenger coat strings or carry on items can get caught between the door control bracket and the door control arm as the passenger exits the bus.
Consequence
If the driver is unaware of the situation, the entrance door may be closed, capturing the item in the door. Death or injury could occur to the person exiting the bus.
Corrective Action
Ic will notify its owners and repair all the buses free of charge. The recall began march 2, 2006. Customers may contact international at 800-448-7825.
Notes
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #4 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Posted on: 2010-06-15
Description
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2008 ic be, re, and ce school buses manufactured from december 4, 2001 through december 14, 2009 equipped with international vt365 engines having engine calibration pan2pvr0, pan2pvr1, or pan2pwr. The engine normally responds to a failed open accelerator position sensor circuit fault by returning the engine to low idle speed of 800 rpm and disabling the driver's ability to increase the engine speed. However if the open circuit corrects itself within 30 seconds of initiation, engine speed could suddenly increase to a high idle speed of 1200 rpm.
Consequence
This increase to high idle speed may occur without warning causing a sudden and unexpected shift in vehicle position possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Corrective Action
Navistar will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on july 1, 2010. Owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825..
Notes
Navistar's recall campaign number is 10512.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
DEFECT #5 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Posted on: 2011-08-18
Description
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 ic ce and be commercial buses manufactured from june 27, 2006, through march 23, 2011, equipped with a maxxforce 7 engine feature code 12nth, 12ntd, 12nte, 12ntg, 12vyy, or 12627 and alternator feature code 0008ggr, 0008ggm, 0008gwx, or 0008gel. The positive alternator cable may rub on the engine control module mounting bracket, possibly chafing its insulation and causing an electrical short.
Consequence
An electrical short may cause a vehicle fire possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Corrective Action
Navistar will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace, if necessary, the alternator cable. Tie straps will be installed to route the alternator cable away from the engine control module mounting bracket. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on september 27, 2011. Owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
Notes
Navistar's campaign number is 11518.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
DEFECT #6 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Posted on: 2011-08-18
Description
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 ic ce and be school buses manufactured from june 27, 2006, through march 23, 2011, equipped with a maxxforce 7 engine feature code 12nth, 12ntd, 12nte, 12ntg, 12vyy, or 12627 and alternator feature code 0008ggr, 0008ggm, 0008gwx, or 0008gel. The positive alternator cable may rub on the engine control module mounting bracket, possibly chafing its insulation and causing an electrical short.
Consequence
An electrical short may cause a vehicle fire possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Corrective Action
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace, if necessary, the alternator cable and the installation of the tie straps to route the alternator cable away from the engine control module mounting bracket. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on september 27, 2011. Owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
Notes
Navistar's recall campaign number is 11518.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #7 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Posted on: 2008-07-30
Description
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.
Consequence
These conditions could result in a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
Navistar's recall no. 08506.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #8 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2008-06-09
Description
Navistar is recalling 51,588 heavy trucks, commercial buses and school buses manufactured between november 21, 2000 and may 21, 2008, equipped with one or more remote power modules. The potting material that encapsulates the circuit board of the vehicle's remote power module may not sufficiently seal the circuit board from water and contamination intrusion. If the encapsulation is compromised, water and contaminants may cause an internal electrical short, possibly resulting in a fire.
Consequence
A fire could cause personal injury or death.
Corrective Action
Navistar will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on july 10, 2008. Owners may contact navistar at 1-280-461-1890.
Notes
Navistar recall no. 08505.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #9 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Posted on: 2010-06-16
Description
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2003 through 2010 international trucks and ic commercial buses manufactured from december 4, 2001 through december 14, 2009 equipped with international vt365 engines having engine calibration pan2pvr0, pan2pvr1, or pan2pwr. The engine normally responds to a failed open accelerator position sensor circuit fault by returning the engine to low idle speed of 800 rpm and disabling the driver's ability to increase the engine speed. However if the open circuit corrects itself within 30 seconds of initiation, engine speed could suddenly increase to a high idle speed of 1200 rpm.
Consequence
This increase to high idle speed may occur without warning causing a sudden and unexpected shift in vehicle position possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Corrective Action
Navistar will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on july 1, 2010. Owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
Notes
Navistar's campaign number is 10512.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
DEFECT #10 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Posted on: 2010-03-16
Description
Navistar has notified nhtsa about a defect in certain model year 2010 and 2011 ic ce, be, and fe school buses manufactured from november 19, 2003 through february 9, 2010. The parking brake may release if the brake system electronic control unit software misinterprets input signals generated from cycling the ignition switch more than once at a specific frequency.
Consequence
Release of the parking brake may cause sudden, unexpected shift in vehicle position possibly resulting in property damage, personal damage, or death.
Corrective Action
Navistar will notify owners and will repair the buses by reprogramming the vehicle's brake system ecu free of charge. The safety recall began on april 2, 2010. Owners may contact navistar at 1-260-461-1890.
Notes
Navistar's recall campaign number is 10505.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #11 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Posted on: 2009-02-10
Description
Navistar is recalling 61,316 my 2001 through 2009 ic be, ce, and fe model commercial and school buses manufactured between february 2, 2000 and june 2, 2008, equipped with an entrance door stepwell heater feature code 0048pms or 0548001 and/or a rear wall mounted heater feature code 0048tar or 0048psx. The affected heater units may fail in low speed operation causing elevated temperatures.
Consequence
Elevated temperatures can result in a fire, possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Corrective Action
An interim letter was mailed on february 20, 2009, to communicate the defect and recommend action to mitigate the risk until the final remedy and customer notification could be provided at a later date. The manufacture filed an amended defect report dated march 27, 2009 advising that a final remedy has been developed and parts are being manufactured. The safety recall began on june 2, 2009. Owners may contact navistar toll-free at 1-800-448-7825.
Notes
Navistar's recall no. 09501.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
DEFECT #12 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Posted on: 2009-02-10
Description
Navistar is recalling 61,316 my 2001 through 2009 ic be, ce, and fe model commercial and school buses manufactured between february 2, 2000 and june 2, 2008, equipped with an entrance door stepwell heater feature code 0048pms or 0548001 and/or a rear wall mounted heater feature code 0048tar or 0048psx. The affected heater units may fail in low speed operation causing elevated temperatures.
Consequence
Elevated temperatures can result in a fire, possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Corrective Action
An interim letter was mailed on february 20, 2009, to communicate the defect and recommend action to mitigate the risk until the final remedy and customer notification could be provided at a later date. The manufacture filed an amended defect report dated march 27, 2009 advising that a final remedy has been developed and parts are being manufactured. The safety recall began on june 2, 2009. Owners may contact navistar toll-free at 1-800-448-7825.
Notes
Navistar's recall no. 09501.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
DEFECT #13 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Posted on: 2014-11-03
Description
Navistar, inc. (navistar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 ic ae, 2007-2015 ic be, ce, 2007-2011 ic fe, and 2007-2014 ic re school buses equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by ricon corporation after january 1, 2006. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Consequence
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Corrective Action
Navistar will notify owners to take buses to a ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on january 29, 2015. Owners may contact navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590 or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Navistar's number for this recall is 14518.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #14 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Posted on: 2014-11-03
Description
Navistar, inc.(navistar) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 ic ce transit buses manufactured january 23,2006, to may 12, 2014, 2008, and 2011 ic fe transit buses manufactured october 5, 2006, to september 28, 2009, and 2009-2010, and 2013 ic re transit buses manufactured september 19, 2007, to november 29, 2011, equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by ricon corporation after january 1, 2006. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Consequence
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Corrective Action
Navistar will notify owners to take buses to a ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The interim notices were mailed on december 29, 2014. The recall began on january 29, 2015. Owners may contact navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590 or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Navistar's number for this recall is 14517.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #15 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Posted on: 2015-12-23
Description
Navistar, inc. Is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 ic ce transit buses, 2008-2011 ic fe transit buses and 2009-2013 ic re transit buses equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts by ricon. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Consequence
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Corrective Action
Navistar will notify the purchasers of the lifts, and dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on february 19, 2016. Owners may contact navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Note: these buses and wheelchair lifts were subject to a similar recall in 2014. All vehicles that received that recall remedy are still affected by this recall as well.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #16 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Posted on: 2015-12-22
Description
Navistar, inc. Is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 ic be and ce school buses, 2013-2015 ic ae school buses, 2007-2011 ic fe school buses, and 2007-2014 ic re school buses equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts by ricon. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Consequence
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Corrective Action
Navistar will notify the purchasers of the lifts, and dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on february 19, 2016. Owners may contact navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Note: these buses and wheelchair lifts were subject to a similar recall in 2014. All vehicles that received that recall remedy are still affected by this recall as well.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.