NHTSA Recall 10V062000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V062000; Date: Feb. 25, 2010
If the overheating becomes excessive, it could result in a fire located at the brake area. A fire may result in personal injury, property damage, or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Champion Ez-trans; 2007 General Coach Ez-trans; 2009 General Coach Ic-lc; 2010 General Coach Ic-lc; 2005 General Coach Lo-trans; 2006 General Coach Lo-trans
Component: Service Brakes
Manufactured by: General Coach America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 66
Recall Summary:
General coach is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 lo-trans, model year 2007 ez-trans and model year 2009-2010 ic-lc buses built on International 3200im chassis manufactured from July 2003 through February 2010. When the buses are used in a severe duty application, such as buses in heavy transit use, there can be overheating of the brakes.
How to Fix:
General coach is working with International to define the remedy for this campaign. The buses will be retrofitted with an aftermarket transmission retarder that will lower the temperatures of the braking components down into the normal operating range. This service will be performed free of charged. The recall began on may 10, 2010. Owners may contact general coach at 1-800-842-0622.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also 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: May 31, 2010
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