International Harvester Re Bus 2000

Model Re Bus made in 2000 by International Harvester got 2 recalls as well as 7 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningsteering and vehicle speed control.

Model 2000

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP
00V148000INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINEfrom 02/01/2000 to 03/24/2000V (Vehicle)453405/31/2000ODIINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION05/23/200005/30/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle description: school/transit buses and medium duty trucks. the castings used on the power steering pumps were not built to match the engineering drawings, resulting in a thin wall in the pump casting or a complete connection of two passages that are supposed to be separated to control fluid flow. the fluid flow may be reduced to less than the minimum required flow rate to provide full power assist to the brake system with low engine speed.
Consequence SummaryAn increase in stopping distance at slow engine speeds can result, increasing the possibility of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect and replace all pumps that have the defective casting numbers.
NotesOwner notification began may 31, 2000. owners who take their vehicles 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 1-800-448-7825.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
02V004010INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINEfrom 02/07/1994 to 08/21/2002V (Vehicle)3114512/16/2002MFRINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION09/20/200209/25/2002
Defect SummaryOn certain school and transit buses equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries, the weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis to separate from the plate.
Consequence SummaryIf the clevis separated from the plate while the vehicle was in use, the vehicle would return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryInternational will retrofit vehicles with a new pedal rod and bracket. owner notification began december 16, 2002. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
IK-220011706/04/201210044297International: information provided regarding procedure to replacing and adjusting electric door drive motor on buses. *pe06/06/2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
IK-120020502/15/200810032950International: fe and re bus, dimly lit regen warning lights and constant aftertreatment warning buzzer humming. applies to fe 300 and re 300 bus with maxxforce dt. no model years listed. *pe06/16/2010
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH
IK-220011606/04/201210044296International: air door has bent adjustment rods, pook link arm clearance, opens due to highway speeds or cross winds, water leaks, fails to close. while electric door has similar issues, motor failure, water leaks, header box fit, pook li06/06/2012
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
IK-220011706/04/201210044297International: information provided regarding procedure to replacing and adjusting electric door drive motor on buses. *pe06/06/2012
IK-220011606/04/201210044296International: air door has bent adjustment rods, pook link arm clearance, opens due to highway speeds or cross winds, water leaks, fails to close. while electric door has similar issues, motor failure, water leaks, header box fit, pook li06/06/2012
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
IK-220011606/04/201210044296International: air door has bent adjustment rods, pook link arm clearance, opens due to highway speeds or cross winds, water leaks, fails to close. while electric door has similar issues, motor failure, water leaks, header box fit, pook li06/06/2012
VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
IK-220006001/24/200810032287International bus: bus, passenger window plastic guide. passenger split sash windows that are hard to slide and exhibit latching issues may have the plastic slide broken loose and out of position causing the window to bind. windows are h03/01/2010