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Navistar, Inc. recall 12V479

Safety Recall

Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Units affected
381
Recall opened
Oct 2, 2012
Owner notification
Nov 30, 2012
Manufacturer campaign
12526
Type
Vehicle

This recall resulted from an investigation: PE12008: Engine compartment fires

Affected vehicles (1)

  • IC 3200IM2007–2009

Component / system

PARKING BRAKE

Defect

Navistar is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 IC 3200IM commercial buses, manufactured from April 11, 2006, through December 11, 2009. If the parking brake system experiences a loss of air pressure, the parking brake may inadvertantly apply itself, either partially or fully.

Risk / consequence

Inadvertent partial or total parking brake application may result in a driveline fire.

Remedy

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will install a parking brake system pressure-loss warning system, free of change. The safety recall began on November 30, 2012. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-331-332-1590.

Documents

Source: NHTSA campaign 12V479000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.