2005–2006 IC FE Recall: CERTAIN 2005 AND 2006 MY IC FE SCHOOL AND COMMERCIAL BUSES MANUFACTURED…
NHTSA campaign 05V124000 · Structure · filed Mar 30, 2005 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
CERTAIN 2005 AND 2006 MY IC FE SCHOOL AND COMMERCIAL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 4, 2003, THROUGH FEBRUARY 5, 2005. WHEN OPEN, THE ENGINE COVER LID IS UNSECURED.
The risk
THE LID MAY CLOSE ABRUPTLY IF IT IS BUMPED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.
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Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
IC WILL NOTIFY ITS OWNERS AND WILL INSTALL A LATCH AND CABLE ASSEMBLY TO SECURE THE ENGINE COVER LID WHILE IT IS IN THE OPEN POSITION FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 260-461-1924.
IC RECALL NO. 05505.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.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 05V124000 (manufacturer number 05505). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.