NHTSA Recall 12V061000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V061000; Date: Feb. 16, 2012
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; 2013 Ic Bus CE; 2012 Ic Bus RE; 2013 Ic Bus RE
Component: Service Brakes, Air:supply:check Valve
Manufactured by: Navistar, Inc
Affected Units:: 920
Recall Summary:
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 ic bus ce and re school buses manufactured from December 2, 2010, through January 26, 2012, and equipped with bendix atr-6 antilock 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. The safety recall began on April 40, 2012. This service will be performed free of charge. Owners may contact navistar at 260-461-1890.
Recall Notes:
Navistar�s recall number is 12503. 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: Apr 4, 2012
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