NHTSA Recall 09V052000: Electrical (equipment)
NAVISTAR, INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 61,316 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Ic Be.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V052000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 09501 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › ELECTRICAL |
| Report received | February 10, 2009 |
| Owner notification | July 2, 2009 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Navistar is recalling 61,316 my 2001 through 2009 ic be, ce, and fe model commercial and school buses manufactured between february 2, 2000 and june 2, 2008, equipped with an entrance door stepwell heater feature code 0048pms or 0548001 and/or a rear wall mounted heater feature code 0048tar or 0048psx. The affected heater units may fail in low speed operation causing elevated temperatures.
Safety risk
Elevated temperatures can result in a fire, possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Remedy
An interim letter was mailed on february 20, 2009, to communicate the defect and recommend action to mitigate the risk until the final remedy and customer notification could be provided at a later date. The manufacture filed an amended defect report dated march 27, 2009 advising that a final remedy has been developed and parts are being manufactured. The safety recall began on june 2, 2009. Owners may contact navistar toll-free at 1-800-448-7825.
Notes
Navistar's recall no. 09501.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 09V052000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ic Be | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Ic Bus Be | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Ic Bus Ce | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Ic Bus Fecb | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Ic Bus Fesb | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Ic Ce | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Ic Fecb | 2008, 2009 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.