International Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #09V052000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V052000 by International Motors, Llc. Includes 61,316 affected units, STEPWELL HEATER/REAR WALL MOUNTED HEATER/FIRE, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Navistar is recalling 61,316 my 2001 through 2009 ic be, ce, and fe model commercial and school buses manufactured between february 2, 2000 and june 2, 2008, equipped with an entrance door stepwell heater feature code 0048pms or 0548001 and/or a rear wall mounted heater feature code 0048tar or 0048psx. the affected heater units may fail in low speed operation causing elevated temperatures.

Corrective Action

An interim letter was mailed on february 20, 2009, to communicate the defect and recommend action to mitigate the risk until the final remedy and customer notification could be provided at a later date. the manufacture filed an amended defect report dated march 27, 2009 advising that a final remedy has been developed and parts are being manufactured. the safety recall began on june 2, 2009. owners may contact navistar toll-free at 1-800-448-7825.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V052000

Manufacturer: International Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2009-02-10T00:00:00

Subject: Stepwell heater/rear wall mounted heater/fire

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 61,316

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 09501

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Navistar is recalling 61,316 my 2001 through 2009 ic be, ce, and fe model commercial and school buses manufactured between february 2, 2000 and june 2, 2008, equipped with an entrance door stepwell heater feature code 0048pms or 0548001 and/or a rear wall mounted heater feature code 0048tar or 0048psx. the affected heater units may fail in low speed operation causing elevated temperatures.

Consequence Summary: Elevated temperatures can result in a fire, possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.

Corrective Action: An interim letter was mailed on february 20, 2009, to communicate the defect and recommend action to mitigate the risk until the final remedy and customer notification could be provided at a later date. the manufacture filed an amended defect report dated march 27, 2009 advising that a final remedy has been developed and parts are being manufactured. the safety recall began on june 2, 2009. owners may contact navistar toll-free at 1-800-448-7825.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 09V052000

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