Driveline: driveshaftRecall 05V-131 · 2003–2006 Ic RE
IC CORPORATION recall 05V-131 covers 949 2003–2006 Ic RE for a driveline: driveshaft problem, reported to NHTSA on March 30, 2005.
Source: NHTSA recall 05V131000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
CERTAIN 2003, 2005, AND 2006 MY IC CORPORATION RE SCHOOL AND COMMERCIAL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 29, 2003, AND MARCH 9, 2005. THERE CAN BE METAL TO METAL INTERFERENCE AT THE DRIVELINE U-JOINT. THIS INTERFERENCE CAN LOOSEN THE AXLE STRAP OR CAUSE THE STRAP OR STRAP BOLTS TO BREAK BECAUSE OF FATIGUE STRESSES, CAUSING THE DRIVESHAFT TO SEPARATE FROM THE AXLE YOKE.
The risk
IF THE DRIVESHAFT SEPARATES FROM THE VEHICLE, IT COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH OTHER VEHICLES ON OR NEAR THE ROADWAY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
The fix
IC CORPORATION WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 5, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 260-461-1924.
IC RECALL NO. 05508.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.