Vehicle recall 04V400000 · August 13, 2004

2005 International RE

International 2005 my re school buses built from March 3 through August 5, 2004.

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.

Consequence

Any of these conditions listed may cause or contribute to a potential fire in the engine bay, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

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.

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).