NHTSA Recall 12V052000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V052000; Date: Feb. 13, 2012
Unexpected continuous brake application can cause the brakes to overheat and lead to a fire. Unexpected continuous brake application can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Also, the brakes may be applied without illuminating the brake lights, failing to give proper warning to other drivers.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Ic Bus Ce-c; 2013 Ic Bus Ce-c; 2012 Ic Bus HC; 2011 International 9200; 2012 International 9200; 2013 International 9200; 2012 International 9400; 2013 International 9400; 2011 International 9800; 2012 International 9800; 2013 International 9800; 2013 International 9900; 2011 International Durastar; 2012 International Durastar; 2013 International Durastar; 2011 International Lonestar; 2012 International Lonestar; 2013 International Lonestar; 2011 International Paystar; 2012 International Paystar; 2013 International Paystar; 2011 International Prostar; 2012 International Prostar; 2013 International Prostar; 2011 International Transtar; 2012 International Transtar; 2013 International Transtar; 2011 International Workstar; 2012 International Workstar; 2013 International Workstar
Component: Service Brakes, Air:supply:check Valve
Manufactured by: Navistar, Inc
Affected Units:: 17,867
Recall Summary:
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 ic bus ce-c, hc, and International 9400 and certain model year 2011 through 2013 International durastar, paystar, workstar, transtar, lonestar, prostar, 9200, and 9800, and certain model year 2013 International 9900, vehicles, manufactured from December 2, 2010, through January 26, 2012, and equipped with bendix atr-6 traction relay valves. In extremely cold conditions, these bendix relay valves may potentially develop internal leakage. Internal leakage can lead to air pressure being delivered to affected primary or secondary brakes causing continuous brake application.
How to Fix:
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will provide a temporary repair until bendix develops a permanent remedy. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on April 10, 2012. Owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
Recall Notes:
Navistar's recall number is 12502. 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: Apr 10, 2012
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