Navistar Recalls 2007-2010 IC 3200IM Buses for Parking Brake Fire Risk
Navistar is recalling 2007-2010 IC 3200IM commercial buses because a loss of air pressure may cause the parking brake to apply unexpectedly, potentially leading to a driveline fire.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (parking brake) that may result in a driveline fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating involving significant property-damage reports or structural defects.
Plain-English summary
Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 IC 3200IM commercial buses. These vehicles were manufactured between April 11, 2006, and December 11, 2009. The recall affects 381 vehicles.
The defect involves the parking brake system. If the system experiences a loss of air pressure, the parking brake may inadvertently apply itself, either partially or fully. This inadvertent application may result in a driveline fire.
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will install a parking brake system pressure-loss warning system free of charge. The safety recall began on November 30, 2012. 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 3200IM
- Brand
- IC
- Manufacturer
- Navistar, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Commercial Bus
- Affected units
- 381
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 (1)
- 3200IM
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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