Engine: dieselRecall 07V-232 · Ic and Ic Bus vehicles
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION recall 07V-232 covers 8,028 Ic and Ic Bus vehicles for a engine: diesel problem, reported to NHTSA on June 7, 2007.
Source: NHTSA recall 07V232000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
CERTAIN MY 1996 THRU 2004 RE COMMERCIAL AND SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH INTERNATIONAL T444E V-8 DIESEL ENGINES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 3, 1996, AND MARCH 22, 2004. HOSE ASSEMBLIES THAT SUPPLY HIGH PRESSURE OIL TO THE ENGINE'S CYLINDER HEADS MAY DETERIORATE OVER TIME AND ALLOW OIL TO LEAK OR MIST THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
The risk
THIS LEAKING OIL CAN CATCH FIRE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
The fix
INTERNATIONAL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HOSES WITH NEWLY DESIGNED, MORE WEATHER RESISTANT HOSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 10, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
INTERNATIONAL RECALL NO. 07510.CUSTOMERS MAY 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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.