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2005-2010 Champion Ez-Trans, General Coach Ez-Trans and others recall: service brakes, hydraulic

General Coach America, Inc. reported this safety recall on February 25, 2010. It covers about 66 vehicles.

vehicles affected
66
reported
Feb 25, 2010
owners notified
May 31, 2010

Service brakes, hydraulic

What is wrong
General coach is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 lo-trans, model year 2007 ez-trans and model year 2009-2010 ic-lc buses built on international 3200im chassis manufactured from july 2003 through february 2010. When the buses are used in a severe duty application, such as buses in heavy transit use, there can be overheating of the brakes.
Risk
If the overheating becomes excessive, it could result in a fire located at the brake area. A fire may result in personal injury, property damage, or death.
Remedy
General coach is working with international to define the remedy for this campaign. The buses will be retrofitted with an aftermarket transmission retarder that will lower the temperatures of the braking components down into the normal operating range. This service will be performed free of charged. The recall began on may 10, 2010. Owners may contact general coach at 1‑800‑842‑0622.

Recall number 10V062000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 10V062000

Is there a recall on the 2005-2010 Champion Ez-Trans, General Coach Ez-Trans and others service brakes, hydraulic?

Yes. Recall 10V062000, reported on February 25, 2010, covers about 66 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 10V062000?

General coach is working with international to define the remedy for this campaign. The buses will be retrofitted with an aftermarket transmission retarder that will lower the temperatures of the braking components down into the normal operating range. This service will be performed free of charged. The recall began on may 10, 2010. Owners may contact general coach at 1‑800‑842‑0622.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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