NHTSA vehicle safety data

2002 International IC Recalls & Complaints

The 2002 International IC has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized International dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2002 International IC. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2002 International IC owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 International IC, describing incidents dated April 17, 2003 to May 11, 2005.

Most-cited components

Service Brakes 1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10120852 · Filed May 13, 2005
DT: SCHOOL BUS LOADED WITH KIDS MAKING A RIGHT TURN ONTO AN UPGRADE. THE BUS DRIVER EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM OF NO ACCELERATING LEAVING THE BUS STRANDED ON THE INTERSECTION. THIS WAS WITHOUT WARNING, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AFTER THE FAILURE. THE BUS DID MOVE AFTER A FEW MINUTES. THIS OCCURRED…
ODI #10014526 · Filed April 17, 2003
BRAKE LINE TOO LONG/RUBBING ON TIRE. *JB

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INTERNATIONAL/REAR AIR BRAKE RELAY VALVE

NHTSA #02V135001 · Service Brakes, Air — Supply — Check Valve · NHTSA notice

Reported May 20, 2002 · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE

Potentially affected: 38,955 vehicles

International campaign 02505 · Owners notified August 30, 2002 · Vehicles built August 12, 1997 – February 7, 2002 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES, A BRASS FITTING CONNECTS THE DOUBLE CHECK VALVE TO THE BRAKE RELAY VALVE. WITH CERTAIN INPUTS TO THE VEHICLE, THE WEIGHT OF THE CHECK VALVE ON THE FITTING CAN CAUSE THE ASSEMBLY TO RESONATE. THE SUBJECT VIBRATION CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE STRAIN LEVELS IN THE FITTING, WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY FATIGUE AND FAIL.

Safety consequence

IF THE FITTING BREAKS, THE REAR SERVICE BRAKES WILL CEASE TO OPERATE WITHOUT WARNING, RESULTING IN AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A KIT TO REMOUNT THE DOUBLE CHECK VALVE WITH A FLEXIBLE HOSE ON THE AMJORITY OF VEHICLES. ON A SMALL NUMBER OF UNITS WITH CLEARANCE ISSUES OR TRACTION CONTROL, A KIT WITH A NEW RELAY VALVE THAT HAS A BUILT-IN DOUBLE CHECK VALVE WILL BE INSTALLED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 30, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.

Notes

ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

AMTRAN/FLIP SEAT

NHTSA #01V269000 · Seats · NHTSA notice

Reported August 26, 2001 · AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.

Potentially affected: 3,694 vehicles

Owners notified October 23, 2001 · Vehicles built June 1, 2001 – July 25, 2001 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH 39-INCH FLIP SEATS. THE FLIP SEATS COULD BIND IN THE OCCUPIED POSITION AND NOT RETURN TO THE STORED POSITION WHEN NOT OCCUPIED. THE CUSHION FRAME SUPPORT BAR SLIDES OFF THE SEAT SUPPORT PAD, WHICH COULD RETAIN THE SEAT IN THE OCCUPIED POSITION.

Safety consequence

THE SEAT COULD BLOCK THE AISLE TO THE EMERGENCY EXIT DURING AN EMERGENCY, WHICH MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS TO REPAIR THE SEATS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 23, 2001. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AMTRAN AT 800-843-5615.

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2002 International IC. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 International IC.

Vehicle Speed Control

ODI #10120852

Incident: May 11, 2005 · Filed: May 13, 2005

DT: SCHOOL BUS LOADED WITH KIDS MAKING A RIGHT TURN ONTO AN UPGRADE. THE BUS DRIVER EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM OF NO ACCELERATING LEAVING THE BUS STRANDED ON THE INTERSECTION. THIS WAS WITHOUT WARNING, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AFTER THE FAILURE. THE BUS DID MOVE AFTER A FEW MINUTES. THIS OCCURRED 3-4 TIMES IN AN 2 BLOCK AREA. ANOTHER DRIVER TOOK THE BUS AND FELT AT INITIAL START UP IT SEEMED ALRIGHT AND THEN PROBLEM BEGAN AGAIN. AFTER A SHORT SET, THE BUS WAS DRIVEN 11 MILES BEFORE IT STARTED AGAIN AT WHICH TIME IT DID SO SEVERAL TIMES. A DIFFERENT ACCELERATOR ASSEMBLY WAS INSTALLED ON BUS. THE BUS WAS DRIVEN 50 MILES WITH NO PROBLEMS. THE OLD ASSEMBLY WAS PLACED BACK IN AND THE DEALERSHIP FOUND NO FAULT AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. BUS IS CURRENTLY IN REPAIR SHOP. *JB

Service Brakes, Air

ODI #10014526

Incident: April 17, 2003 · Filed: April 17, 2003

BRAKE LINE TOO LONG/RUBBING ON TIRE. *JB

Other International IC model years

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