International Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #05V337000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V337000 by International Motors, Llc. Includes 6,432 affected units, STOP ARM MALFUNCTIONS, component: OTHER, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V337000

Manufacturer: International Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2005-07-26T00:00:00

Subject: Stop arm malfunctions

Component: Other

Potentially Affected Units: 6,432

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 05517

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 05V337000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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