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SevereNHTSA·12V473000·Announced 2012-09-27

Navistar Recalls IC Transit Buses Due to Engine Oil Line Leak Risk

Navistar is recalling 1,168 IC transit buses from model years 2006-2010 because a high-pressure engine oil line may leak or rupture, potentially causing an engine compartment fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (engine oil line rupture) that may result in an engine compartment fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating involving significant injury or property-damage reports.

Plain-English summary

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 IC transit buses, including models 3300, 3200IM, CECB, FCCB, FECB, HCCB, RCCB, and RECB. These vehicles were manufactured between March 16, 2005, and February 24, 2009, and are equipped with I-6 engines within specific feature codes. The recall affects 1,168 vehicles.

The defect involves the high-pressure engine oil line, which may develop a leak or possibly rupture. A leak or rupture could result in an unexpected engine shut down or may cause an engine compartment fire. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high-pressure oil line free of charge. The safety recall began on December 18, 2012, and a renotification letter was distributed on October 22, 2014. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-331-332-1590 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
IC, IC BUS 3300, FECB, CECB, HCCB
Brand
IC
Manufacturer
NAVISTAR, INC
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
1,168

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (8)

  • 3300
  • FECB
  • CECB
  • HCCB
  • RECB
  • 3200IM
  • FCCB
  • RCCB

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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