2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER RE Recalls (5)

Campaign:
01V269000 on 09/03/2001
Component:
Seats
Manufactured:
05/31/2000 - 05/30/2001
Affected:
3,694
Defect:
Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with 39-inch flip seats. the flip seats could bind in the occupied position and not return to the stored position when not occupied. the cushion frame support bar slides off the seat support pad, which could retain the seat in the occupied position.
Consequence:
The seat could block the aisle to the emergency exit during an emergency, which may result in injury or death.
Correction:
Owners will be provided with instructions and parts to repair the seats free of charge. owner notification began october 23, 2001. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact amtran at 800-843-5615.
Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
02V135001 on 08/27/2002
Component:
Service brakes, air:supply:check valve
Manufactured:
08/11/1997 - 02/06/2002
Affected:
38,955
Defect:
On certain transit and school buses, a brass fitting connects the double check valve to the brake relay valve. with certain inputs to the vehicle, the weight of the check valve on the fitting can cause the assembly to resonate. the subject vibration can cause excessive strain levels in the fitting, which could eventually fatigue and fail.
Consequence:
If the fitting breaks, the rear service brakes will cease to operate without warning, resulting in an extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will install a kit to remount the double check valve with a flexible hose on the amjority of vehicles. on a small number of units with clearance issues or traction control, a kit with a new relay valve that has a built-in double check valve will be installed. owner notification began august 30, 2002. 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 1-800-448-7825.
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).
Campaign:
03V062000 on 03/04/2003
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc
Manufactured:
03/31/1997 - 06/02/2002
Affected:
35,074
Defect:
On certain school and transit buses built with bosch zero offset pin slide (zops) hydraulic disc brakes, the zops hydraulic disc brakes may experience calipers sticking in the applied position, which can result in excessive or abnormal heat generation at one or more of the brakes.
Consequence:
The combination of the following factors may collectively result in an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety: potential fire at a wheel end, high incident rates of stuck calipers, and evacuation and containment concerns relating to multiple passengers.
Correction:
International will notify its customers and repair the buses free of charge. the recall began october 29, 2004.
Notes:
International recall no. 03502/04501.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
03V264000 on 07/28/2003
Component:
Steering
Manufactured:
10/27/1993 - 05/20/2003
Affected:
24,375
Defect:
On certain school, transit, and commercial buses equipped with adjustable steering columns, the steering shaft pinch bolt interferes with the rubber boot that protects it. over time, a hole may wear into the boot and catch the bolt.
Consequence:
If the bolt catches on the hole, the boot may restrict the movement of the steering wheel which could result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
International notify its customers and inspect and, if necessary, repair the steering column. owner notification began november 19, 2003. owners should contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
Notes:
International recall no. 03513.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
04V269000 on 06/02/2004
Component:
Service brakes, air:antilock:wheel speed sensor
Manufactured:
02/27/1999 - 04/04/2004
Affected:
81,883
Defect:
On certain school buses and truck model vehicles manufactured between february 28, 1999, through april 5, 2004, the anti-lock brake system electronic control unit (ecu) may misinterpret a corrupt wheel speed signal.
Consequence:
The corrupt wheel speed signals may improperly activate the abs, instead of deactivating the abs. this may result in the driver experiencing a hard pedal feel and a decrease in deceleration at the end of the stop, resulting in extended stopping distances which could cause a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Correction:
International will notify its customers and inspect and repair the affected vehicles free of charge. the recall began august 1, 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 customer service at 1-800-327-4236.
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).

2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER RE TSBs (3)

Bulletin:
IK-2200060
Component:
133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
Summary:
International bus: bus, passenger window plastic guide. passenger split sash windows that are hard to slide and exhibit latching issues may have the plastic slide broken loose and out of position causing the window to bind. windows are h
Bulletin:
IK-0400088
Component:
030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:
International: procedure information to resolve issue of overheating and smoking of low mileage, single wheel end brake. *pe updated 11/4/14. *pe updated 1/27/15. *pe updated 1/30/15. *pe
Bulletin:
IK-2200018
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Iknow: the battery box may become worn therefore a field kit is necessary. the field kit is comprised of two corner supports of fasteners. also included be buses start date- 03/09/1999-12/12/2006 *js

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