The worst 2009 International 3200 problems
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Recalls 3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Brakes that drag could overheat and may lead to a fire, which may cause property damage, personal injury, or death.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 12V015000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
- What is wrong
- Navistar is recall 7,521 my 2009 international model trucks and my 2009 and 2010 ic school and transit buses manufactured from april 1, 2008 to december 12, 2008, equipped with a horton 2-speed fan drive, identified by feature code 12tht. The fasteners that connect the magnet brackets to the air chamber housing of the 2-speed engine fan could fail resulting in the magnet bracket being thrown from the fan drive and the vehicle at high speed.
- Risk
- The bracket could separate and strike a person or motor vehicle resulting in property damage, personal injury, and/or death.
- Remedy
- Navistar will notify owners and repair the vehicles by replacing the engine fan drive air chamber and magnet brackets free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about june 1, 2009. Owners may contact navistar toll-free at 1‑800‑448‑7825.
Recall number 09V101000 · Recall details
Suspension: front
- What is wrong
- Navistar is recalling 977 my 2009 international 3200, 4100, 4300, 4400 trucks and ic bus hc commercial buses. The front axle bearings in some cases were not sufficiently lubricated during assembly which may result in bearing seizing or possible wheel separation.
- Risk
- A seized bearing on the front axle could result in a vehicle crash which may result in property damage, personal injury, or death.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the front axle bearings. Bearings will be lubricated and replaced if required. The recall began on december 19, 2008. Owners may contact navistar at 1‑800‑448‑7825.
Recall number 08V619000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Engine compartment fires
ODI became aware of three bus fires that originated in the area of the transmission on the subject vehicles through media reports.Inspection of the vehicles indicated that the static parking brake, which is located behind the transmission, may have been applied as a result of an air leak while the vehicles were in motion.Under certain driving conditions, the parking brake can apply without the audible driver warning engaging.Parking brake application while the vehicle is in motion may result in a fire.To address the concerns of this investigation, Navistar has issued a recall (12V‑479) that will add a switch to detect parking brake lever movement while the vehicle is in motion (in addition to the existing switch that monitors brake line air pressure) and set an additional warning light to warn the driver of application of the parking brake.Navistar's recall actions address the issues raised by this investigation and as a result this investigation is closed.
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Technical service bulletins for the 2009 International 3200 93
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This article provides guidance to dealership personnel, Technical Services personnel, Dealer Service...
- New CARB Idle Reduction Change Request
- This tool is designed to compare Diamond Logic feature data across multiple vehicle configuration files
- Engine replacements for all International engines will need to follow this procedure.
- This document will guide the user through a step-by-step procedure for detecting water leaks in vehicle...
- This document will guide the user through understanding Prop Shaft Codes and understanding the variations...
- In some geographic areas, ambient temperatures reaching below 15°F (-10 °C), including high levels of...
- Title: Service Portal iKNow Feedback Case Types Applies To: All
- Title: Driveline Information Center and Troubleshooting Procedures Applies To: All Vehicles
- Title: A/C Refrigerant and Oil Capacities Applies To: All current models
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Is the 2009 International 3200 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2009 International 3200.
What is the most common problem with the 2009 International 3200?
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How many recalls does the 2009 International 3200 have?
3 recalls, covering service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling and suspension.
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