Recall 05V517000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Defect in 2006-2006 IC RESB

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RECALL This recall affects up to 147 vehicles.

Recall Summary

NHTSA Campaign 05V517000
Manufacturer INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Vehicles Affected 147
Component SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Date Notified
Affected Vehicles

Defect Description

CERTAIN 2006 IC RESB (PB305) AND RECB (PC305) SCHOOL AND COMMERCIAL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 20 TO OCTOBER 17, 2005. THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY AIR SUPPLY TUBES FROM THE FOOT VALVE TO THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY AIR TANKS WERE REVERSED AT THE TANK WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS.

Safety Consequence

IF THE PRIMARY AIR CIRCUIT IS DAMAGED, THE BRAKES WILL NOT APPLY WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, POTENTIALLY CAUSING A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING AND POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

Remedy

IC WILL NOTIFY THE OWNERS AND INSPECT AND , IF NECESSARY, REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 23, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 800-448-7825.

Related Recalls for IC

Campaign Vehicle Component Date Affected
15V772000 2006 IC CE EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 271
14V780000 2006 IC CE EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 250
13V320000 2012 IC RESB SEATS 662
12V473000 2008 IC 3200IM ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 1,168
12V479000 2007 IC 3200IM PARKING BRAKE 381
12V015000 2009 IC HCCB SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 338
10V265000 2006 IC RE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 4,131
10V267000 2005 IC SFC VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2,085
10V104000 2009 IC HCCB SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 87
10V103000 2005 IC CE SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 5,016
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