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🔥 Fire risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 10V062📅 Feb 25, 2010

2009–2010 General Coach IC-LC & 2005–2006 General Coach Lo-Trans + 2 more recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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.

🔧 The 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.

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
10V062000
Manufacturer
GENERAL COACH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
66
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Owner phone
1-800-842-0622
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 31, 2010
Recall started by
MFR
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 .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 10V062 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 10V062?

2009–2010 General Coach IC-LC & 2005–2006 General Coach Lo-Trans + 2 more. 66 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Champion dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-842-0622.