2002 Ic BE Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 10, 2009 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other BE years
Not enough data 2nd of 6 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2002 Ic BE so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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2002 Ic BE recalls (2)

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Equipment:electricalFeb 10, 2009 · NHTSA campaign 09V052000 · 61,316 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: Elevated temperatures can result in a fire, possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.

Fix: 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.

Engine and engine coolingJul 30, 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V353000 · 24,975 vehicles

Problem: Navistar is recalling 24,975 my 2003 through 2008 ic be, ce, hc, and re school and commercial buses and 2002 through 2008 international 3200 and 3300 model buses manufactured between september 21, 2001 through december 14, 2007, equipped with international vt365 engines. These vehicles may exhibit engine hard start, no start, or stall conditions due to possibly damaged terminals in the fuse holder connector of the injector drive module (idm) clean battery power circuits. The terminals may have been damaged during electrical continuity testing in the manufacturing process.

Risk: These conditions could result in a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury.

Fix: Navistar will notify owners and replace the idm fuse holder free of charge. The recall began on october 3, 2008. Owners can contact navistar toll-free at 1-800-448-7825.

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NHTSA defect investigations

  • School bus stalling (PE08034) — opened May 9, 2008, closed Aug 28, 2008, led to recall 08V353000.

Other Ic BE years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
2006 BE04
2005 BE03
2004 BE13
2003 BE01
200202
2001 BE01

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Ic BE?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2002 Ic BE?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2002 Ic BE a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other BE model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.