2003 International Re Bus
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2003 International Re Bus. 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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Sudden loss of power steering will impair the vehicle operator, possible resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
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.
On certain school and transit buses equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries, the weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis to separate from the plate.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the clevis separated from the plate while the vehicle was in use, the vehicle would return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
International will retrofit vehicles with a new pedal rod and bracket. owner notification began december 16, 2002. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11010428This 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.
- 10201758Engine Oil Capacities. All International electronic engines 1994 to present and Cummins ISB, ISM, or ISX engines
- 10199915General wheel speed sensor troubleshooting
- 10198708Aftertreatment Clamp Corrosion; Single Can Aftertreatment Systems
- 10179296Codes 141, 142, and 621 in a 2-box ECM/IDM; only models with 2-box ECM/IDM from 2003-2007
- 10179294Driveline Information Center and Troubleshooting Procedures
- 10179289Repair Procedures for Vehicles Struck by Lightning
- 10177073This article is for adding additional protection to the driver's area of the bus to help mitigate the transmission of germs.
- 10174790Bus Air Conditioning Service Contacts for HVAC Information
- 10173025Cleaning and Disinfecting Trucks and Buses
- 10172045J1939 Data Link Troubleshooting
- 10168700Sound Off Bus Monitor Lamps Not Illuminating While Circuits and Exterior Lights are Operating and Test Good
- 10167222Bus Strobe Light Replacements
- 10167221Bus Body Entry Door Switch, LH Panel Mounted
- 10165643Oil Capacities; All Electronic International Engines 1994 - Present. Cummins ISB, ISM & ISX
- 10163416Suspension Lean Diagnostics; All models
- 10156324Driveline Information Center and Troubleshooting Procedures
- 10156305Tool Instruction - BCM Programming Harness
- 10145721A/C Refrigerant and Oil Capacities
- 10145715Engine Oil Capacities All Electronic International Engines 1994 - Present. Cummins ISB, ISM & ISX
- 10145711Radio Diagnostics and Information
- 10138813First Check to make when Troubleshooting any Body Controller or ESC Issue
- 10138812Brake Lights Staying On
- 10130950J1939 Data Link Troubleshooting
- 10130884HVAC fault 2609-19 with 4th Gen BCM; Only models equipped with 4th generation BCM
- 10130883NEW Ultrasonic DEF Tank Sending Unit; only models with SCR Aftertreatment system.
- 10130882Urea Quality Sensor (UQS) Supplemental Diagnostic and Service Information; only models with SCR Aftertreatment system and N9, N10, N13, A26 or Cummins ISB, ISL, ISX engines built from January 2016
- 10130822J1939 Data Link Troubleshooting
- 10130787Using Supplier Software to Check DTCs
- 10129185Cooling System Flush Procedure
- 10129177J1939 Data Link Source Address Information
- 10129176J1939 Data Link Troubleshooting
- 10129174Steering Fluids
- 10129173Steering Shake, Shimmy, Shudder, or Steering Vibration; only with 14k front weight rated axles and below
- 10129171Updating OnCommand Link with Accelerator
- 10129170OnCommand EZ-Tech
- 10129152Engine Oil Capacities
- 10129151Winter Front Usage
- 10129150ISX, N13, and N9 / N10 Aftertreatment Private Data Link Troubleshooting
- 10129124J1939 Data Link Troubleshooting
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