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NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Recalls
CERTAIN 2004 MY INTERNATIONAL CE SCHOOL BUSES AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ROBERT BOSCH PARK BRAKE ASSEMBLIES, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 20 AN AUGUST 5, 2004. THE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY BACKING PLATE WAS INCORRECTLY MACHINED. THIS MAY CAUSE THE PARK BRAKE TO NOT FULLY ENGAGE AND IF THE PARK BRAKE DOES ENGAGE, IT MAY NOT FULLY RELEASE.
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES AND TRUCK MODEL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 28, 1999, THROUGH APRIL 5, 2004, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) MAY MISINTERPRET A CORRUPT WHEEL SPEED SIGNAL.
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES THE STUDS USED TO SECURE THE POWER STEERING PUMP TO THE ENGINE BLOCK CAN FAIL, RESULTING IN ENGINE OIL LEAKAGE AND COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE POWER STEERING PUMP IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE POWER ASSIST TO BOTH THE STEERING SYSTEM AND THE HYDRAULIC BRAKING SYSTEM. SHOULD STUD FAILURE CAUSE THE PUMP TO BECOME DISENGAGED FROM ITS DRIVE GEARS, A REDUCTION OF THE FLUID FLOW RATE TO THE BRAKE SYSTEM COULD OCCUR AND POSSIBLY CAUSE AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE AS WELL AS INCREASED STEERING WHEEL EFFORTS.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What International told its dealers about the 2004 International CE: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11010428 | This article addresses chassis lean conditions on all chassis. This does not include any diagnostics for body leans such as a cab lean. Keep in mind that a chassis lean may cause or accentuate a cab lean. Filling out the printable form and using the notes in blue will help you to determine the source of the lean and identify the action and parts required to correct the lean. |
| 10201758 | Engine Oil Capacities. All International electronic engines 1994 to present and Cummins ISB, ISM, or ISX engines |
| 10199915 | General wheel speed sensor troubleshooting |
| 10198708 | Aftertreatment Clamp Corrosion; Single Can Aftertreatment Systems |
| 10179296 | Codes 141, 142, and 621 in a 2-box ECM/IDM; only models with 2-box ECM/IDM from 2003-2007 |
| 10179294 | Driveline Information Center and Troubleshooting Procedures |
| 10179289 | Repair Procedures for Vehicles Struck by Lightning |
| 10177073 | This article is for adding additional protection to the driver's area of the bus to help mitigate the transmission of germs. |
| 10173025 | Cleaning and Disinfecting Trucks and Buses |
| 10172045 | J1939 Data Link Troubleshooting |
| 10168700 | Sound Off Bus Monitor Lamps Not Illuminating While Circuits and Exterior Lights are Operating and Test Good |
| 10167671 | Diagnosing Performance Related Symptoms Using the CPA Tool |
| 10167669 | Misfire Diagnostics with the Cylinder Performance Analyzer (CPA) Tool |
| 10167657 | How To Get A Helios Capture; only 1939 and 1708 multiplexed buses and trucks |
| 10167222 | Bus Strobe Light Replacements |
| 10167221 | Bus Body Entry Door Switch, LH Panel Mounted |
| 10166323 | Engine Crankcase Bedplate Oil Leak Diagnostics and Identification |
| 10166294 | ESC Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index |
| 10166290 | Adjustment Procedure for Tilt Only Steering Column; only models with Feature code 0005708 |
| 10166288 | Uneven Brake Pad Wear Between the Inner and Outer Pads on Hydraulic Brake /Pin Slide Vehicles; only models built after 1/2004 |
| 10165643 | Oil Capacities; All Electronic International Engines 1994 - Present. Cummins ISB, ISM & ISX |
| 10163416 | Suspension Lean Diagnostics; All models |
| 10162034 | J1939 Data Link Source Address Information |
| 10156324 | Driveline Information Center and Troubleshooting Procedures |
| 10156305 | Tool Instruction - BCM Programming Harness |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
POWER STEERING STUD FAILURE
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation