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. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Remedy: 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 (excerpt)
Defect: CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, TRUCK TRACTORS, AND BUSES EQUIPPED WITH 195/75R22.5 TIRES MOUNTED ON 7.5 INCH WIDE WHEELS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THESE TIRES AND RIMS DO NOT MATCH.
Consequence: TIRES MOUNTED ON RIMS THAT ARE TOO NARROW COULD EXPERIENCE A DECREASE IN SIDEWALL DURABILITY, AND COULD ALSO EXPERIENCE HIGHER TREADWEAR FOR TIRES MOUNTED ON THE STEERING AXLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW RIMS OF AN ACCEPTABLE WIDTH (8.25 - 9 9INCHES) FOR THE 295/75R22.5 TIRE SIZE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 23, 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.
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STRIPPED CHASSIS AND COMMERCIAL BUSES AND SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE MISALIGNMENT OF THE BRAKE PEDAL CAN CAUSE DELAYED BRAKE LIGHT ACTIVATION DURING LIGHT BRAKING APPLICATIONS.
Consequence: IF THE BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT ACTIVATE PROPERLY, OTHER DRIVERS WOULD NOT BE AWARE OF THE BRAKE APPLICATION, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW BRAKE PEDAL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 19, 2001. 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
0 investigations; 0 open.
Manufacturer communications
5 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system
System
Count
STRUCTURE
2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
VISIBILITY
1
10052404
Date: 2013-09-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE, VISIBILITY.
IKNOW: THE BUS ENTRANCE DOOR AREA MAY DEVELOP CRACKS AS WELL AS IN THE WINDSHIELD FRAME. RIVETS MAY BECOME LOOSE. THERE MAYBE WINDSHIELD MOVEMENT IN THE FRAME AREA. APPLIES TO MODELS CS, IC, AND CE BUILT BEFORE 9/15/2011. *JS UPDATED 12/20/13. *PE
10052405
Date: 2013-06-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
IKNOW: IN SOME VEHICLES THE PASSENGER HEATER BLOWER MOTORS, UNDER THE SEAT AND MOUNTED ON THE REAR WALL, MAY WORK INTERMITTENTLY APPLIES TO MODELS CS,IC,FE, AND RE BUILT BEFORE JANUARY 2010. *JS
635511
Date: 2002-09-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
ON SOME VEHICLES, OPERATING AT HIGH ALTITUDES, THE CHARGE AIR COOLER TEMPERATURE TENDS TO CAUSE THE VISCOUS FAN DRIVES TO ENGAGE LATE OR AT HIGHER COOLANT TEMPERATURES. *TT
620101
Date: 2001-03-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
CERTAIN BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2000 AND DECEMBER 30, 2000 MAY EXHIBIT A WIG WAG (LOW AIR PRESSURE WARNING DEVICE) WHEN DEPLOYED WHICH CAN INTERFERE WITH THE DRIVERS SUN-VISOR. *TT
618695
Date: 2001-02-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
ON SOME BUSES, THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT AND BUZZER IN CERTAIN BUS MODELS BUILT BETWEEN MARCH 20, 2000 AND SEPTEMBER 7, 2000 MAY ACTIVATE AND GIVE A FALSE WARNING OF A HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. THIS FALSE WARNING USUALLY OCCURS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME WIT
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NHTSA's complaints API and bulk file list no complaint for this make, model and model year in this data build.