2001–2003 IC Bus Recb & 2001–2003 IC Bus Resb + 2 more recall: engine
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
Leaking or misting oil in the engine compartment may ignite resulting in a fire possibly causing property damage, personal injury, or death.
🔧 The 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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V355000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 08507
- Manufacturer
- NAVISTAR, INC
- Vehicles affected
- 1,765
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
- Owner phone
- 1-800-448-7825
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Aug 22, 2008
- Built
- Jan 5, 1998 – Jul 23, 2002
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.