Recall 09V-052: 2001–2006 IC BE, 2001–2006 IC CE and 5 more
NAVISTAR, INC recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Feb 10, 2009, covering about 61,316 vehicles.
The problem
Navistar is recalling 61,316 my 2001 through 2009 ic be, ce, and fe model commercial and school buses manufactured between february 2, 2000 and june 2, 2008, equipped with an entrance door stepwell heater feature code 0048pms or 0548001 and/or a rear wall mounted heater feature code 0048tar or 0048psx. The affected heater units may fail in low speed operation causing elevated temperatures.
The risk
Elevated temperatures can result in a fire, possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
The fix
An interim letter was mailed on february 20, 2009, to communicate the defect and recommend action to mitigate the risk until the final remedy and customer notification could be provided at a later date. The manufacture filed an amended defect report dated march 27, 2009 advising that a final remedy has been developed and parts are being manufactured. The safety recall began on june 2, 2009. Owners may contact navistar toll-free at 1-800-448-7825.
Notes
Navistar's recall no. 09501.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Recall details
| Manufacturer | NAVISTAR, INC |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Electrical |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 09V052000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| IC BE | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 | All years |
| IC CE | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 | All years |
| IC Fecb | 2008, 2009 | All years |
| IC Bus BE | 2007, 2008, 2009 | All years |
| IC Bus CE | 2007, 2008, 2009 | All years |
| IC Bus Fecb | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 | All years |
| IC Bus Fesb | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 | All years |
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 09V-052?
Navistar is recalling 61,316 my 2001 through 2009 ic be, ce, and fe model commercial and school buses manufactured between february 2, 2000 and june 2, 2008, equipped with an entrance door stepwell heater feature code 0048pms or 0548001 and/or a rear wall mounted heater feature code 0048tar or 0048psx. The affected heater units may fail in low speed operation causing elevated temperatures.
How is recall 09V-052 fixed?
An interim letter was mailed on february 20, 2009, to communicate the defect and recommend action to mitigate the risk until the final remedy and customer notification could be provided at a later date. The manufacture filed an amended defect report dated march 27, 2009 advising that a final remedy has been developed and parts are being manufactured. The safety recall began on june 2, 2009. Owners may contact navistar toll-free at 1-800-448-7825.
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.