How many recalls does the 2002 International Re Bus have?

The 2002 International Re Bus has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2002 International Re Bus has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2002 International Re Bus?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

2002 International Re Bus Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2002 International Re Bus has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 31,145 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 02V004010 2002-09-20 31,145 affected

Defect

ON 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

IF THE CLEVIS SEPARATED FROM THE PLATE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN USE, THE VEHICLE WOULD RETURN TO IDLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

INTERNATIONAL 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.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Since we had a rear-engine bus catch fire last october (details of that vehicle included with this complaint), I have become very sensitive to stories regarding similar incidents. Since we had the fire, I have seen 3 or 4 articles like the recent one pasted in below on re school buses throughout…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2005-10-04

“Since we had a rear-engine bus catch fire last october (details of that vehicle included with this complaint), I have become very sensitive to stories regarding similar incidents. Since we had the fire, I have seen 3 or 4 articles like the recent one pasted in below on re school buses throughout…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL · reported 2005-10-04

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2002 International Re Bus as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.