2002 INTERNATIONAL IC — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 INTERNATIONAL IC
The 2002 INTERNATIONAL IC has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE, SEATS. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by International Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes Airsupplyhoses Linespiping And Fittings (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2002 INTERNATIONAL IC
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2002 INTERNATIONAL IC, potentially affecting up to 42,649 vehicles.
Recall 02V135001 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
| 38,955 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES, A BRASS FITTING CONNECTS THE DOUBLE CHECK VALVE TO THE BRAKE RELAY VALVE. WITH CERTAIN INPUTS TO THE VEHICLE, THE WEIGHT OF THE CHECK VALVE ON THE FITTING CAN CAUSE THE ASSEMBLY TO RESONATE. THE SUBJECT VIBRATION CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE STRAIN LEVELS IN THE FITTING, WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY FATIGUE AND FAIL.
Consequence: IF THE FITTING BREAKS, THE REAR SERVICE BRAKES WILL CEASE TO OPERATE WITHOUT WARNING, RESULTING IN AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A KIT TO REMOUNT THE DOUBLE CHECK VALVE WITH A FLEXIBLE HOSE ON THE AMJORITY OF VEHICLES. ON A SMALL NUMBER OF UNITS WITH CLEARANCE ISSUES OR TRACTION CONTROL, A KIT WITH A NEW RELAY VALVE THAT...
View full details →Recall 01V269000 — SEATS
| 3,694 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH 39-INCH FLIP SEATS. THE FLIP SEATS COULD BIND IN THE OCCUPIED POSITION AND NOT RETURN TO THE STORED POSITION WHEN NOT OCCUPIED. THE CUSHION FRAME SUPPORT BAR SLIDES OFF THE SEAT SUPPORT PAD, WHICH COULD RETAIN THE SEAT IN THE OCCUPIED POSITION.
Consequence: THE SEAT COULD BLOCK THE AISLE TO THE EMERGENCY EXIT DURING AN EMERGENCY, WHICH MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS TO REPAIR THE SEATS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 23, 2001. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AMTRAN AT 800-843-5615.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2002 INTERNATIONAL IC
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 INTERNATIONAL IC. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Airsupplyhoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DT: SCHOOL BUS LOADED WITH KIDS MAKING A RIGHT TURN ONTO AN UPGRADE. THE BUS DRIVER EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM OF NO ACCELERATING LEAVING THE BUS STRANDED ON THE INTERSECTION. THIS WAS WITHOUT WARNING, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AFTER THE FAILURE. THE BUS DID MOVE AFTER A FEW MINUTES. THIS OCCURRED 3-4 TIMES IN AN 2 BLOCK AREA. ANOTHER DRIVER TOOK THE BUS AND FELT AT INITIAL START UP IT SEEMED ALRIGHT AND THEN PROBLEM BEGAN AGAIN. AFTER A SHORT SET, THE BUS WAS DRIVEN 11 MILES BEFORE IT STARTED AGAIN AT WHICH TIME IT DID SO SEVERAL TIMES. A DIFFERENT ACCELERATOR ASSEMBLY WAS INSTALLED ON BUS. THE BUS WAS DRIVEN 50 MILES WITH NO PROBLEMS. THE OLD ASSEMBLY WAS PLACED BACK IN AND THE DEALERSHIP FOUND NO FAULT AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. BUS IS CURRENTLY IN REPAIR SHOP. *JB
BRAKE LINE TOO LONG/RUBBING ON TIRE. *JB
Safety Rating for the 2002 INTERNATIONAL IC
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 INTERNATIONAL IC in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 INTERNATIONAL IC
International Motors, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2002 INTERNATIONAL IC. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
IK-2200071 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
IKNOW: THE BUS ENTRANCE DOOR AREA MAY DEVELOP CRACKS AS WELL AS IN THE WINDSHIELD FRAME. RIVETS MAY BECOME LOOSE. THERE MAYBE WINDSHIELD MOVEMENT IN THE FRAME AREA. APPLIES TO MODELS CS, IC, AND CE BUILT BEFORE 9/15/2011. *JS UPDATED 12/20/13. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 INTERNATIONAL IC
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INTERNATIONAL IC
- 2002 INTERNATIONAL IC (current)
- 2003 INTERNATIONAL IC — 0 complaints
Other INTERNATIONAL Models
- INTERNATIONAL 4300 — 58 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR — 52 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL LT — 28 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL — 26 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL CE — 24 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL BUS — 21 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL 4400 — 11 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL 9900I — 10 total complaints