1999 International Harvester Amtran Buses
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1999 International Harvester Amtran Buses. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1999 International Harvester Amtran Buses. Newest first.
Vehicle description: school buses built with bendix air ABS with an EC-17 1030r electronic control unit (ecu). there have been reports of unwanted ABS activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed ABS wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition could cause the ABS ecu to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. this could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the ABS ecu.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
Latest complaints
- Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
Instrument panel does not work and we have been told that it IS a problem from international but we will have to pay 600 dollars to get it fixed. *jb
- Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
Gauges do not work and a service tech. At an international dealer told us it was internationals problem but they could fix it for 600.00 dollars. if it IS internationals problem why are they charging to fix it. *jb
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.
- 10044292International: after lining condition and wear, fastener torque, component lubrication have been verified on the brakes because of the chatter or squealing on the trucks, a procedure will be performed. No model or model years are listed. Updated 12/20/13.
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