Defect Description For Recall
Certain Ic My 2002 Through 2004 3800; 2002 Through 2006 Cesb, Fesb, And Resb; And 2006 And 2007 Besb School Buses Originally Sold In Or Currently Registered In The Following States: Alaska, Colorado, ConneCTIcut, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, And The District Of Columbia. In Extremely Cold Weather, The Microswitches Used Internally To Position The Stop Arm Sign In The Open And Closed Positions May MalfunCTIon, Causing The Sign To Open Or Close In An Improper Position, Or To Not Open At All.
Make Of Vehicle
IC
Model Of Vehicle
3800
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
05V331000
Component Description
Other:School Bus Stop Arm Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Should The Stop Arm Not Perform Properly, A Child Or Pedestrian May Be Endangered By Passing Vehicles Should The Motorist Not Stop At The Correct Location.
Fix Defect
International Will Notify Owners And Replace The Original Switch With A Switch Pack That Is Not Sensitive To Extreme Cold Weather And Will Inspect To Ensure The Microswitch Heater Wiring Is Properly Connected Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On September 16, 2005. Owners May Contact International At 1-800-448-7825.
Vehicle Manufacturer
International Truck & Engine Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20020115
End Of Manufacture
20030310
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
18071
Date Owners Notified
20050916
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Date Report Received
20050720
Make Campaign Number
5516