NHTSA Recall 08V355000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V355000; Date: Jul. 30, 2008
Leaking or misting oil in the engine compartment may ignite resulting in a fire possibly causing property damage, personal injury, or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 IC Recb; 1999 IC Recb; 2000 IC Recb; 2001 IC Recb; 2002 IC Recb; 2003 IC Recb; 1998 IC Resb; 1999 IC Resb; 2000 IC Resb; 2001 IC Resb; 2002 IC Resb; 2003 IC Resb
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:hose
Manufactured by: Navistar, Inc
Affected Units:: 1,765
Recall Summary:
Navistar is recalling 1,765 my 1998 through 2003 re school and commercial buses manufactured between January 5, 1998 and July 23, 2002, equipped with International t444e engines. The hose assemblies that supply high pressure oil to the engine's cylinder heads may deteriorate and allow oil to leak or mist in the engine compartment.
How to Fix:
Navistar will notify owners and replace the hose assembly free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2008. Owners can contact navistar toll-free at 1-800-448-7825.
Recall Notes:
Navistar's recall no. 08507. This recall campaign is related to a previously conducted campaign (please see 07v232). 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 22, 2008
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