Recalls for 2006 International 4400

DEFECT #1 - PARKING BRAKE

Posted on: 2005-08-26
Description
Certain my 2005 through 2006 international heavy trucks and ic corp ce school buses manufactured between june 4, 2004, and march 31, 2005.  The anchor bolt that is the pivot point for the driveline parking brake shoes may fatigue and break as a result of an incorrect surface treatment.

Consequence
If the bolt breaks, the park brake may not engage.  This could cause the vehicle to roll away without warning and could result in a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.

Corrective Action
International recall no.  00518.  International will notify owner and replace the affected anchor bolts free of charge.  The recall began on october 14, 2005.  Customers may contact international at 1-800-448-7825.

Notes
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..

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.