NHTSA Campaign 08V355000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
Issued by NAVISTAR, INC · Reported Jul 30, 2008 · 1,765 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence
LEAKING OR MISTING OIL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT MAY IGNITE RESULTING IN A FIRE POSSIBLY CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| IC | RECB | 1998 | 1,765 |
| IC | RECB | 1999 | 1,765 |
| IC | RECB | 2000 | 1,765 |
| IC | RESB | 1998 | 1,765 |
| IC | RESB | 1999 | 1,765 |
| IC | RESB | 2000 | 1,765 |
| IC BUS | RECB | 2001 | 1,765 |
| IC BUS | RECB | 2002 | 1,765 |
| IC BUS | RECB | 2003 | 1,765 |
| IC BUS | RESB | 2001 | 1,765 |
| IC BUS | RESB | 2002 | 1,765 |
| IC BUS | RESB | 2003 | 1,765 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 08V355000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.