IC CE 2005: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V359000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| IC | CE | 2005 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2004-08-23 | 2004-07-16 | 2004-07-21 |
Production Dates: 2003-06-24 - 2004-06-01
Manufacturers Involved: IC CORPORATION
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 04303
Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 538
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES BUILT WITH VANDALE LOCK SYSTEMS, THE SYSTEM DOES NOT PROVIDE AN AUDIO SOUND TO WARN THE DRIVER THAT THE EMERGENCY DOOR IS LOCKED WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION.
IF THE EMERGENCY DOOR IS LOCKED AND THE BUS IS INVOLVED IN A CRASH OR EMERGENCY SITUATION, BUS OCCUPANTS MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ESCAPE FROM THE BUS IN A TIMELY MANNER OR EVEN AT ALL. THIS COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THE OCCUPANTS.
IC WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPAIR THE ALARM BY ADDING A WIRE TO THE CURRENT SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT IC AT 1-800-843-5615.
IC RECALL NO. 04303.ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
