Model Year(s):
IC / HC 2007-2011

INTERNATIONAL / 3200 2005-2011


Manufacturer: NAVISTAR, INC

Mfr's Report Date: JAN 18, 2012

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V015000

NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Potential Number of Units Affected: 338

Summary:
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.

Consequence:
BRAKES THAT DRAG COULD OVERHEAT AND MAY LEAD TO A FIRE, WHICH MAY CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

Remedy:
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. AN INTERIM OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER WILL BE SENT IF THE FINAL REMEDY IS NOT AVAILABLE BEFORE MARCH 20, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825.