CERTAIN MY 2004-2007 IC CE, RE, AND FE COMMERCIAL AND SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 12
— Recall Campaign #07V067000
CERTAIN MY 2004-2007 IC CE, RE, AND FE COMMERCIAL AND SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 12, 2004, AND NOVEMBER 29, 2006. THE SIDE EMERGENCY DOOR HOLDBACK MECHANISM MAY NOT BE INSTALLED IN THE PROPER LOCATION. THIS MAY CAUSE THE MECHANISM TO HOLD THE DOOR IN THE CLOSED POSITION.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 6,184 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
07V067000
| Manufacturer: | International Motors, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | February 23, 2007 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 07V067000 |
| Units affected: | 6,184 |
- Description:
- CERTAIN MY 2004-2007 IC CE, RE, AND FE COMMERCIAL AND SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 12, 2004, AND NOVEMBER 29, 2006. THE SIDE EMERGENCY DOOR HOLDBACK MECHANISM MAY NOT BE INSTALLED IN THE PROPER LOCATION. THIS MAY CAUSE THE MECHANISM TO HOLD THE DOOR IN THE CLOSED POSITION.
- Consequeces:
- IF THE DOOR IS HELD IN THE CLOSED POSITION, IT MAY NOT PERFORM ITS INTENDED EMERGENCY FUNCTION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
- Corrective action:
- IC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE AFFECTED BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 16, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT IC AT 1-800-843-5615 OR INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
- Notes:
- INTERNATIONAL RECALL NO. 07503.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.