Recall
Ic Resb — 05V517000
NHTSA ID
05V517000
Make
Ic
Model
Resb
Years Affected
2006
Recall Date
2005-11-10
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Units Affected
147
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
05522
Summary
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.
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.