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.