NHTSA recall campaign
05V561000
ManufacturerINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATIONReported2005-12-20Affected1,918 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
CERTAIN 2005-2007 CE AND MY 2007 BE SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 10, 2004, AND DECEMBER 15, 2005. PASSENGER COAT STRINGS OR CARRY ON ITEMS CAN GET CAUGHT BETWEEN THE DOOR CONTROL BRACKET AND THE DOOR CONTROL ARM AS THE PASSENGER EXITS THE BUS.
Risk
IF THE DRIVER IS UNAWARE OF THE SITUATION, THE ENTRANCE DOOR MAY BE CLOSED, CAPTURING THE ITEM IN THE DOOR. DEATH OR INJURY COULD OCCUR TO THE PERSON EXITING THE BUS.
Manufacturer remedy
IC WILL NOTIFY ITS OWNERS AND REPAIR ALL THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MARCH 2, 2006. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 800-448-7825.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →