Engine and engine coolingRecall 10V-310 · 2009 Ic Bus FE
NAVISTAR, INC recall 10V-310 covers 1 2009 Ic Bus FE for a engine and engine cooling problem, reported to NHTSA on July 2, 2010.
Source: NHTSA recall 10V310000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
NAVISTAR IS RECALLING ONE IC FE SCHOOL BUS EQUIPPED WITH A CATERPILLAR C7 ENGINE. THE #5 AND #6 FUEL LINES MAY CRACK AT THE FASTENING POINT TO THE COMMON FUEL RAIL AND CAUSE A FUEL LEAK.
The risk
A FUEL LEAK, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
The fix
CATERPILLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-447-4986 OR NAVISTAR AT 1-260-461-1890.
OWNERS 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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A>.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
The investigation behind this recall
- Engine Compartment FiresNHTSA