| Make : INTERNATIONAL | Model : IC | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 20030312 - 20031020 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V011000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20040521 | Date Received by ODI: 20040106 | Date Added to Database: 20040106 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 03518 | ||
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 2546 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES, AN INCORRECT BRAKE PEDAL WAS INSTALLED, LEADING TO MISALIGNMENT. MISALIGNMENT, IN CONJUNCTION WITH A FORCE ACTUATED BRAKE SWITCH, CAN CAUSE DELAYED BRAKE LIGHT ACTIVATION DURING LIGHT BRAKING APPLICATIONS. IN SOME LIGHT BRAKING SITUATIONS, THE VEHICLE CAN COME TO A COMPLETE STOP WITHOUT ACTIVATION OF THE BRAKE LIGHTS. |
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Consequence:
IF THE BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT ACTIVATE PROPERLY UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, IT COULD LEAD TO A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
INTERNATIONAL WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE INCORRECT BRAKE PEDAL WITH THE CORRECT VERSION FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 21, 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 800-448-7825. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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