INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE CORPORATION (800) 448-7825 Formerly: Navistar International Transportation Corp. Production Dates: 2/28/99 – 4/5/04 04V-269 Model(s): 1999 through 2004 International 3000, 3400, 3800, CE, FE, and RE school buses (04507) Note: Certain trucks are also involved in this recall campaign (see International 04508). Recall Description: On certain school buses and truck model vehicles, the anti-lock brake system ... Read More »
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Recall of the 2003 Liberty Spirit school buses
LIBERTY BUS INCORPORATED 419-227-6554 Production Dates: 12/1/02 – 10/31/03 04V-058 Model(s): 2003 Liberty Spirit school buses (LBRE001) Recall Description: These buses fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 120, “Tire Selection and Rims for Motor Vehicles Other Than Passenger Cars.” The certificate label for the rim size is incorrect. Remedy: Liberty Bus will mail the correct labels ... Read More »
Recall of the 2002-2004 Mid Bus Guide school buses
MID BUS, INC. (877) 358-6055 Production Dates: 5/1/02 – 9/30/03 03V-403 Model(s): 2002 and 2004 Mid Bus Guide school buses Recall Description: These buses fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 221, “School Bus Body Joint Strength.” Various seams in the school bus bodies were improperly assembled. In the event of a vehicle crash, the seams of ... Read More »
Recall of the 2001 through 2004 IC RE and AmTran RE school bus
AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION (AMTRAN) (800) 843-5615 (IC corporation) (800) 993-7686 Production Dates: 7/31/01 – 4/12/04 04V-251 Model(s): 2001 through 2004 IC RE and AmTran RE school buses (04302) Recall Description: The instructions on how to operate the emergency exit did not meet the minimal letter height of 1-centirmeter. These buses fail to comply to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. ... Read More »
Recall of the 2004-2005 Blue Bird Vision school bus
Recall of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz safety seat latch
Model(s): Mercedes-Benz, Sicartex Kiddy Topsafe Model B6 686 8204 child seat Production Dates: March 2003 to November 2003 Defect: The lower latching arm on the latch anchorage may not meet the required material strength. If the child seat is connected to the vehicle using the latch anchorage, in the event of a vehicle crash, the child seat may detach from ... Read More »
2005 Porsche Boxster and Boxster S Sports Cars
The Porsche Boxster has, since its inception in 1993, been a work-of-art worthy of a permanent display at the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) in New York. t has design features that are as classic to Porsche couture as those of the 911. Read More »
2005 Mercedes-Benz M Class Mid-Size Luxury Sport Utility Vehicle
New Car Review of the 2005 Mercedes-Benz M Class Mid-Size Luxury Sport Utility Vehicle Description: Mid-Size Luxury Sport Utility Vehicle Base MSRP Range: $37,950 – $46,400 Invoice Price Range: $35,294 – $43,152 Where built: USA Mercedes builds mid-size SUV wagons that drive like a fine sedan and feel as comfortable, but there’s also ample cargo space in the back plus ... Read More »
2005 Lexus LX Luxury Full-Size Sport Utility Vehicle
New Car Review of the 2005 Lexus LX Luxury Full-Size Sport Utility Vehicle Description: Luxury Full-Size Sport Utility Vehicle Base MSRP Range: $65,225 Invoice Price Range: $56,745 Where built: Japan The full-size sport-utility vehicle from Lexus carries the luxurious fittings of an elite sedan as well as the muscular assets of a heavy-duty off-road warrior. It also proves on pavement ... Read More »
2005 Kia Sedona Minivan
Description: Minivan Base MSRP Range: $20,350 – $22,750 Invoice Price Range: $19,150 – $20,980 Where built: South Korea The minivan from Kia looks good in terms of its package size, the functionality of cabin space and seat arrangements, plus on-board safety systems and lots of preferred features as standard. Sized between minivans with short and long wheelbases, Sedona contains all ... Read More »
