The problem
Certain ic ce 2005 school buses manufactured between april 27 and october 13, 2004. The locknut that secures the hydraulic brake pivot bolt may not be torqued properly.
The risk
The brake pedal may separate from the pivot bracket. This could prevent brake application.
The fix
Ic corporation will notify its customers and will inspect the locknut, replace if necessary and torque properly free of charge. The recall began on april 1, 2005. Owners may contact ic at 1-800-448-7825.
Contacts
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.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized IC dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 05V041000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.