Led school bus stop arm lights inoperative
Defect Summary
Navistar is recalling 3,449 ic school buses manufactured between march 1, 2008 and february 1, 2009, equipped with specialty manufacturing, inc. (smi) 000290 led light kits. a change to the wire used in the led light kits may reduce the effective life of the lights used on the stop arms. the lights may stop functioning without warning.
Safety Consequence
Should the led lights stop functioning, visibility of a stopped bus would be decreased, possibly endangering a child or pedestrian to injury by passing vehicles.
Corrective Action
Navistar will notify owners and the buses will be repaired free of charge. repairs will be performed by smi. the safety recall began on september 19, 2009. owners may contact smi warranty service at 1-800-951-7867 or navistar toll-free at 1-800-448-7825.
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FAQ: Recall 09V293000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 09V293000?
NHTSA recall 09V293000 was issued by International Motors, Llc on July 28, 2009. It addresses: Led school bus stop arm lights inoperative. The recall affects approximately 2,390 vehicles, with the defect involving the Other component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized International Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 09V293000 or the manufacturer campaign number 09505. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.