NHTSA Recall 07V232000
Filed by International Motors, LLC. Component: Engine And Engine Cooling. Reported 2007-06-07. An estimated 8,028 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
THIS LEAKING OIL CAN CATCH FIRE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 07510
Notes
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 1996 Ic Bus Recb
- 1997 Ic Bus Recb
- 1998 Ic Bus Recb
- 1999 Ic Bus Recb
- 2000 Ic Bus Recb
- 2001 Ic Bus Recb
- 2002 Ic Bus Recb
- 2003 Ic Bus Recb
- 2004 Ic Bus Recb
- 1996 Ic Bus Resb
- 1997 Ic Bus Resb
- 1998 Ic Bus Resb
- 1999 Ic Bus Resb
- 2000 Ic Bus Resb
- 2001 Ic Bus Resb
- 2002 Ic Bus Resb
- 2003 Ic Bus Resb
- 2004 Ic Bus Resb