NHTSA Recall 05V124000
Filed by IC CORPORATION. Component: Structure. Reported 2005-03-30. An estimated 550 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
CERTAIN 2005 AND 2006 MY IC FE SCHOOL AND COMMERCIAL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 4, 2003, THROUGH FEBRUARY 5, 2005. WHEN OPEN, THE ENGINE COVER LID IS UNSECURED.
Risk
THE LID MAY CLOSE ABRUPTLY IF IT IS BUMPED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.
What the manufacturer will do
IC WILL NOTIFY ITS OWNERS AND WILL INSTALL A LATCH AND CABLE ASSEMBLY TO SECURE THE ENGINE COVER LID WHILE IT IS IN THE OPEN POSITION FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 260-461-1924.
Manufacturer campaign number: 05505
Notes
IC RECALL NO. 05505.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.