Recalls for 2007 International 1300

DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Posted on: 2010-03-16
Description
Navistar has notified nhtsa about a defect in certain model year 2010 and 2011 ic ce, hc, and be commercial buses and international 1300, 3200, 3300, 4100, 4200, 4300, 4400, and mxt trucks manufactured from november 19, 2003 through february 9, 2010.  The parking brake may release if the brake system electronic control unit (ecu) software misinterprets input signals generated from cycling the ignition switch more than once at a specific frequency.

Consequence
Release of the parking brake may cause sudden, unexpected shift in vehicle position possibly resulting in property damage, personal damage, or death.

Corrective Action
Navistar will notify owners and will repair the vehicles by reprogramming the vehicle's brake system ecu free of charge.  The safety recall began on april 14, 2010.  Owners may contact navistar at 1-260-461-1890.

Notes
Navistar's campaign number is 10505.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #2 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Posted on: 2008-02-27
Description
International is recalling 34,993 my 2006-2008 school and transit buses and heavy duty trucks/tractors manufactured between june 1, 2006 and june 28, 2007, equipped with international dt466 or dt570 engines.  The base plate of the engine oil cooler may crack allowing pressurized oil to leak into the engine compartment.  

Consequence
This condition may cause either engine shut down without warning, or in extreme cases, possible engine fire which can lead to property damage, personal injury, or death.

Corrective Action
International will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge.  The recall began on november 21, 2008.  Owners may contact international at 800-448-7825.

Notes
International recall no.  08502.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.