Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 12V-015 · Ic and Ic Bus vehicles
NAVISTAR, INC recall 12V-015 covers 338 Ic and Ic Bus vehicles for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on January 18, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V015000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 INTERNATIONAL 3200IM, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2011, IC BUS MODEL HC BUSES, MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 16, 2004, THROUGH MAY 13, 2010. WHEN THE BUS KNEELING FEATURE IS ACTIVATED, THE REAR BRAKE LINE MAY BE PINCHED BY A FRAME MEMBER CAUSING THE REAR BRAKES TO DRAG.
The risk
BRAKES THAT DRAG COULD OVERHEAT AND MAY LEAD TO A FIRE, WHICH MAY CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
The fix
NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL A CLIP TO ENSURE THAT THE BRAKE LINE CANNOT BE PINCHED. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825.
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.