Defect Description For Recall
On Certain School And Transit Buses The Studs Used To Secure The Power Steering Pump To The Engine Block Can Fail, Resulting In Engine Oil Leakage And Complete Loss Of Power Steering. The Power Steering Pump Is Designed To Provide Power Assist To Both The Steering System And The Hydraulic Braking System. Should StUD Failure Cause The Pump To Become Disengaged From Its Drive Gears, A ReduCTIon Of The Fluid Flow Rate To The Brake System Could Occur And Possibly Cause An Extended Stopping Distance As Well As Increased Steering Wheel Efforts.
Make Of Vehicle
INTERNATIONAL
Model Of Vehicle
CE BUS
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
04V250000
Component Description
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump
Effect Of Defect
Sudden Loss Of Power Steering Will Impair The Vehicle Operator, Possible Resulting In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
International Will Notify Its Customers And All Vehicles Will Be Inspected And Any Suspect Studs Will Be Replaced. Owner Notification Began September 24,2004. 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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
International Truck & Engine Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20030203
End Of Manufacture
20040122
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
5999
Date Owners Notified
20040629
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Date Report Received
20040527
Make Campaign Number
4509