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NHTSA 05V331📅 Jul 26, 2005

2002–2006 IC Bus Cesb & 2002–2006 IC Bus Fesb + 3 more recall: other

⚠️ What's wrong

Certain ic my 2002 through 2004 3800; 2002 through 2006 Cesb, Fesb, and Resb; and 2006 and 2007 Besb school buses originally sold in or currently registered in the following states: 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 stop arm 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.

💥 The risk

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.

🔧 The fix

International will notify owners and 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 free of charge. The recall began on september 16, 2005. Owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7825.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
05V331000
Manufacturer recall #
05516
Manufacturer
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
18,071
Component
OTHER:SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY
Owner phone
1-800-448-7825
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Sep 16, 2005
Built
Jan 14, 2002 – Jun 22, 2005
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
International recall no, 05516.customers may 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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 05V331 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 05V331?

2002–2006 IC Bus Cesb & 2002–2006 IC Bus Fesb + 3 more. 18,071 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized IC dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-448-7825.