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This is a historical safety record. The campaign may no longer be active.

NHTSA : 10V054000

Campaign Details

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Defect Description

NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN IC MODEL YEAR 2010 FE AND RE SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1 THROUGH AUGUST 19, 2009. THE WIRES IN THE HEADLIGHT ELECTRICAL HARNESS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THE INCORRECT CONNECTOR CAVITIES RESULTING IN DEGRADED LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT INTENSITY. THE VEHICLE'S LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Consequence / Hazard

THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT'S INTENSITY IS DECREASED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Proposed Solution

NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS INSPECT THE HEADLIGHT ELECTRICAL HARNESS CONNECTOR WIRING AND REPAIR IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825.

🚗 Affected Vehicles2

All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.