The problem
Certain 2005 and 2006 my ic fe school and commercial buses manufactured from september 4, 2003, through february 5, 2005. When open, the engine cover lid is unsecured.
The risk
The lid may close abruptly if it is bumped, possibly resulting in personal injury.
The fix
Ic will notify its owners and will install a latch and cable assembly to secure the engine cover lid while it is in the open position free of charge. The recall began on april 22, 2005. Owners may contact international at 260-461-1924.
Contacts
Ic recall no. 05505. 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 05V124000.
- 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.