2004 International 1652SC
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
These records cover every 2004 International 1652SC. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
1 recall names the 2004 International 1652SC. Newest first.
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…
Sudden loss of power steering will impair the vehicle operator, possible resulting in a vehicle crash.
International will notify its customers and all vehicles will be inspected and any suspect studs will be replaced. owner notification began september 24,2004. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
This investigation was opened based on a report from a virginia school bus fleet.the fleet reported that one of their drivers alleged that she ?could not steer the bus.?an inspection of the bus revealed that the power steering pump had detached from the engine.the fleet then inspected other buses on the lot and found four buses where the bolts were either missing, or the stud had broken.subsequent stud testing by international revealed the hardness of the returned studs was out of specification.international has agreed to initate a saefty recall to inspect and replace the studs on the affected vehilces. A copy of the recall IS attached.accordingly, this investigation IS closed.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances.
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
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