Recalls
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 RE: 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 |
| 10167222 | Bus Strobe Light Replacements |
| 10167221 | Bus Body Entry Door Switch, LH Panel Mounted |
| 10165643 | Oil Capacities; All Electronic International Engines 1994 - Present. Cummins ISB, ISM & ISX |
| 10163416 | Suspension Lean Diagnostics; All models |
| 10156324 | Driveline Information Center and Troubleshooting Procedures |
| 10156307 | Aggressive Brakes with Air Brake Foot Valve Leak on Bus; only models with feature code 04WEA - Parking Brake Interlock - With Air Brakes Only |
| 10156305 | Tool Instruction - BCM Programming Harness |
| 10145721 | A/C Refrigerant and Oil Capacities |
| 10145715 | Engine Oil Capacities All Electronic International Engines 1994 - Present. Cummins ISB, ISM & ISX |
| 10145711 | Radio Diagnostics and Information |
| 10131243 | Ethylene Glycol Coolant Color Change to be Phased-In Approximately April 1, 2004 |
| 10130950 | J1939 Data Link Troubleshooting |
| 10130884 | HVAC fault 2609-19 with 4th Gen BCM; Only models equipped with 4th generation BCM |
| 10130883 | NEW Ultrasonic DEF Tank Sending Unit; only models with SCR Aftertreatment system. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
POWER STEERING STUD FAILURE
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation