The problem
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2011 international commercial trucks models 4300 and 4400 and 2011 ic bus models ce and hc commercial buses manufactured from february 25, 2010, through september 20, 2010. The engine turbo oil supply line may rub on the frame rail possibly causing an oil leak in the engine compartment.
The risk
An oil leak in the engine compartment may cause a fire.
The fix
Navistar will notify owners and international dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about january 14, 2011. Owners may contact navistar 1-800-448-7825.
Contacts
Navistar's recall campaign number is 10518. 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 <a href=http://www.Safercar.Gov>http://www.Safercar.Gov</a> .
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized IC, IC Bus, International dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 10V576000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.