Recall 10V012000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Defect Description
NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003 AND 2004 IC BUS CE MODEL SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 3, 2003, AND APRIL 5, 2004. THERE MAY BE CHAFFING BETWEEN THE BATTERY AND/OR THE ENGINE ECM CLEAN POWER CABLES AND THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.
Safety Consequence
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT MAY CAUSE A FIRE WITHOUT WARNING WHICH CAN RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
Remedy
NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BATTERY AND ECM CLEAN POWER CABLES, REPAIR IF NECESSARY AND REROUTE AWAY FROM THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MARCH 31, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-260-461-1890.
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.