2004 IC FE Recalls (3)

Campaign:
04V097000 on 03/02/2004
Component:
Equipment
Manufactured:
08/11/2002 - 02/23/2003
Affected:
1,589
Defect:
On certain "special needs" school buses equipped with sur-loc "l" wheelchair tracks, the lift mounting bolts could corrode if moisture occurs in the treated plywood floor.
Consequence:
This could reduce the function of the track or the strength of the lift mounting bolts resulting in personal injury to the occupants.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the sur-loc "l" tracks with protected tracks and mounting hardware. also, lift floor-mounting bolts will be replaced. owner notification is expected to begin march 19, 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 ic at 1-800-843-5615.
Notes:
Ic recall no. 04301.customer's can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
04E058000 on 08/12/2004
Component:
Equipment adaptive
Manufactured:
03/11/2003 - 12/30/2003
Affected:
300,000
Defect:
Certain sure-lok wheelchair tie-down securement assemblies p/n 8625-13 for use on certain school and transit buses. the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly may be out of alignment causing the load pawl not to fully seat in the sprocket teeth.
Consequence:
In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries to the seat occupant and/or other passengers.
Correction:
Sure-lok will notify its customers and replace the defective part free of charge. the recall began august 16, 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 sure-lok customer service at 866-787-3565.
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:
04V469000 on 09/23/2004
Component:
Equipment adaptive
Affected:
1,220
Defect:
Certain my 2001-2005 amtran/ic corporation ce, fe, and re school buses equipped with sure-lok wheelchair tie-down securement assemblies p/n 8625-13. the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly may be out of alignment causing the load pawl not to fully seat in the sprocket teeth.
Consequence:
In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries.
Correction:
Sure-lok will notify ic's customers and repair the buses on ic's behalf at no cost to the customer. the recall began august 16, 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 sure-lok at 1-908-231-1804.

2004 IC FE TSBs (3)

Bulletin:
IK-2200087
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
International: bus entrance door adjustment procedures. the following procedures outline the entrance door bracket, control bar, actuator rod, electric door controller, and air door cylinder and valve adjustments. no model years listed.
Bulletin:
IK-2200052
Component:
130000 visibility
Summary:
International: the emergency exit window switch, on certain buses, had activated and sent a false warning alarm, due to various window/frame tolerances. models 2004-2005 ce,fe,re. *pe
Bulletin:
IK-0500013
Component:
021240 suspension:front:springs:leaf spring assembly
Summary:
Ik0500013 - iros suspension auxiliary leaf spring rattle

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