NHTSA campaign 10V221000

NAVISTAR, INC recall 10V221000

NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 IC CE SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 19 THROUGH JANUARY 21, 2010 EQUIPPED WITH INTERNATIONAL MAXXFORCE DT ENGINES. THE HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN ROUTED INCORRECTLY POSSIBLY CAUSING THE HOSE TO CHAFE ON THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR BRACKET POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Reported 05/21/2010

What can happen

A HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT MAY CAUSE A FIRE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONNEL INJURY, OR DEATH.

Repair

NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 11, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825.

Components

  • Steering: Hydraulic power assist: Hose, piping, and connections

Affected years and models

A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.