Recall 04V-400: 2005 International RE

The problem

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.

The risk

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

The fix

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).

Recall details

Vehicles in this recall

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 04V-400?

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.

How is recall 04V-400 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.