2005 IC CE RECALL - #04V359000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : ELECTRICAL : ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES BUILT WITH VANDALE LOCK SYSTEMS, THE SYSTEM DOES NOT PROVIDE AN AUDIO SOUND TO WARN THE DRIVER THAT THE EMERGENCY DOOR IS LOCKED WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2005 IC CE |
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| Manufacturer |
IC CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
6/24/2003 - 6/1/2004 |
| Recalled on |
7/21/2004 |
| Influenced by |
IC CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
8/23/2004 |
| # Affected |
538 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES BUILT WITH VANDALE LOCK SYSTEMS, THE SYSTEM DOES NOT PROVIDE AN AUDIO SOUND TO WARN THE DRIVER THAT THE EMERGENCY DOOR IS LOCKED WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION. |
| Consequences |
IF THE EMERGENCY DOOR IS LOCKED AND THE BUS IS INVOLVED IN A CRASH OR EMERGENCY SITUATION, BUS OCCUPANTS MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ESCAPE FROM THE BUS IN A TIMELY MANNER OR EVEN AT ALL. THIS COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THE OCCUPANTS. |
| Corrective action |
IC WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPAIR THE ALARM BY ADDING A WIRE TO THE CURRENT SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT IC AT 1-800-843-5615. |
| Notes |
IC RECALL NO. 04303.ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2005 IC CE Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2005 IC CE Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2005 IC CE Recall for SEATS
2005 IC CE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, PEDALS AND LINKAGES
2005 IC CE Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2005 IC CE Recall for CHILD SEAT, LATCH STRAP
2005 IC CE Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR
2005 IC CE Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR
2005 IC CE Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2005 IC CE Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2005 IC CE Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2005 IC CE Recall for EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL
2005 IC CE Recall for EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL
2005 IC CE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2005 IC CE Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2005 IC CE Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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