Electrical: anti-theft devicesRecall 04V-359 · 2005 Ic CE
IC CORPORATION recall 04V-359 covers 538 2005 Ic CE for a electrical: anti-theft devices problem, reported to NHTSA on July 16, 2004.
Source: NHTSA recall 04V359000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.