The problem
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 international 3200im, and model year 2007-2011, ic bus model hc buses, manufactured from august 16, 2004, through may 13, 2010. When the bus kneeling feature is activated, the rear brake line may be pinched by a frame member causing the rear brakes to drag.
The risk
Brakes that drag could overheat and may lead to a fire, which may cause property damage, personal injury, or death.
The fix
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will install a clip to ensure that the brake line cannot be pinched. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on april 27, 2012. Owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
Contacts
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, International dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 12V015000.
- 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.