Defect Description For Recall
This Is Not A Safety Recall In Accordance With The Safety Act. However, It Is Deemed A Safety Improvement Campaign By The Agency. Certain Ic My 2002-2007 Besb, Cesb, Fesb, And Resb School Buses Originally Sold In Or Currently Registered In States Other Than The Following: 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 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
CESB
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
05V337000
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 All Its Customers Of This Campaign. For Those Buses Operated In Or Near Any Of The States Listed Above, International Is Encouraging The Bus Owners To Obtain The Replacement Switch. For Those Buses Operated In The Warmer States, International Will Replace The Switch Upon Owner Request. For Those Customers Who Request The Remedy, International Will 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. The Safety Improvement Campaign Began September 16, 2005. Owners May Contact International At 800-448-7825.
Vehicle Manufacturer
International Truck & Engine Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20020114
End Of Manufacture
20050621
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
6432
Date Owners Notified
20050916
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Date Report Received
20050726
Make Campaign Number
5517