NHTSA Recall 04V400000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V400000; Date: Aug. 13, 2004
Any of these conditions listed may cause or contribute to a potential fire in the engine bay, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 International RE
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Manufactured by: International Truck & Engine Corporation
Affected Units:: 290
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration?s auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 18, 2005
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