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2002 International RE BusProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2002 International RE Bus, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints11 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage36kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 9, 2006. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 International RE Bus has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2002 International RE Bus recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Vehicle speed control

Recall 02V-004 · Sep 20, 2002 · 31,145 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with International.

Best & worst years

2002 vs. every other RE Bus year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the RE Bus median. How we score

'02'03'04
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What RE Bus owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

SINCE WE HAD A REAR-ENGINE BUS CATCH FIRE LAST OCTOBER (DETAILS OF THAT VEHICLE INCLUDED WITH THIS COMPLAINT), I HAVE BECOME VERY SENSITIVE TO STORIES REGARDING SIMILAR INCIDENTS. SINCE WE HAD THE FIRE, I HAVE SEEN 3 OR 4 ARTICLES LIKE THE RECENT ONE PASTED IN BELOW ON RE SCHOOL BUSES THROUGHOUT…
Complaint 10170269 · Oct 9, 2006 · 36,366 miles

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