NHTSA Campaign 07V232000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Issued by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION · Reported Jun 7, 2007 · 8,028 vehicles affected
What's wrong
CERTAIN MY 1996 THRU 2004 RE COMMERCIAL AND SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH INTERNATIONAL T444E V-8 DIESEL ENGINES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 3, 1996, AND MARCH 22, 2004. HOSE ASSEMBLIES THAT SUPPLY HIGH PRESSURE OIL TO THE ENGINE'S CYLINDER HEADS MAY DETERIORATE OVER TIME AND ALLOW OIL TO LEAK OR MIST THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Consequence
THIS LEAKING OIL CAN CATCH FIRE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
INTERNATIONAL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HOSES WITH NEWLY DESIGNED, MORE WEATHER RESISTANT HOSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 10, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| IC | RECB | 1996 | 8,028 |
| IC | RECB | 1997 | 8,028 |
| IC | RECB | 1998 | 8,028 |
| IC | RECB | 1999 | 8,028 |
| IC | RECB | 2000 | 8,028 |
| IC | RESB | 1996 | 8,028 |
| IC | RESB | 1997 | 8,028 |
| IC | RESB | 1998 | 8,028 |
| IC | RESB | 1999 | 8,028 |
| IC | RESB | 2000 | 8,028 |
| IC BUS | RECB | 2001 | 8,028 |
| IC BUS | RECB | 2002 | 8,028 |
| IC BUS | RECB | 2003 | 8,028 |
| IC BUS | RECB | 2004 | 8,028 |
| IC BUS | RESB | 2001 | 8,028 |
| IC BUS | RESB | 2002 | 8,028 |
| IC BUS | RESB | 2003 | 8,028 |
| IC BUS | RESB | 2004 | 8,028 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 07V232000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.