Recall 07V232000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL Defect in 1996-2004 IC RESB
RECALL This recall affects up to 8,028 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 07V232000 |
| Manufacturer | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 8,028 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
THIS LEAKING OIL CAN CATCH FIRE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
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.
Related Recalls for IC
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15V772000 | 2006 IC CE | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 271 | |
| 14V780000 | 2006 IC CE | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 250 | |
| 13V320000 | 2012 IC RESB | SEATS | 662 | |
| 12V473000 | 2008 IC 3200IM | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1,168 | |
| 12V479000 | 2007 IC 3200IM | PARKING BRAKE | 381 | |
| 12V015000 | 2009 IC HCCB | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 338 | |
| 10V265000 | 2006 IC RE | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4,131 | |
| 10V267000 | 2005 IC SFC | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2,085 | |
| 10V104000 | 2009 IC HCCB | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 87 | |
| 10V103000 | 2005 IC CE | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 5,016 |