NHTSA Recall 05V131000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V131000; Date: Mar. 30, 2005
If the driveshaft separates from the vehicle, it could come in contact with other vehicles on or near the roadway, possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 IC RE; 2005 IC RE; 2006 IC RE
Component: Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
Manufactured by: Ic Corporation
Affected Units:: 949
Recall Summary:
Certain 2003, 2005, and 2006 my ic corporation re school and commercial buses manufactured between January 29, 2003, and March 9, 2005. There can be metal to metal interference at the driveline u-joint. This interference can loosen the axle strap or cause the strap or strap bolts to break because of fatigue stresses, causing the driveshaft to separate from the axle yoke.
How to Fix:
Ic corporation will notify its customers and will repair the vehicle free of charge. The recall began on August 5, 2005. Owners may contact International at 260-461-1924.
Recall Notes:
Ic recall no. 05508. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 5, 2005
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