International Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #04V400000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V400000 by International Motors, Llc. Includes 290 affected units, INTERNATIONAL/ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V400000

Manufacturer: International Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2004-08-13T00:00:00

Subject: International/engine compartment fire

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 290

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 04512

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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 Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 04V400000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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