2010 International 3200 problems

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

What is wrong

Navistar has notified the federal safety agency of a defect on certain model year 2008-2011 international trucks equipped with an optional jump start stud. Corrosion at the base of the stud may cause an electrical short between the stud and battery box.

Risk

An electrical short may cause a vehicle fire.

Remedy

A final remedy has been established. Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles by installing a new jump start stud. Repairs will be preformed free of charge. An interim action will involve the removal of the jump start stud and the connecting cable. The safety recall began on september 10, 2010. Owners may contact international dealers at 1‑800‑448‑7825.

Recall number 10V107000 · Recall details

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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