IC Recb Recall 08V355: Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings

Official recall notice

Safety recall 08V355NAVISTAR, INC

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
Problem: NAVISTAR IS RECALLING 1,765 MY 1998 THROUGH 2003 RE SCHOOL AND COMMERCIAL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 5, 1998 AND JULY 23, 2002, EQUIPPED WITH INTERNATIONAL T444E ENGINES. THE HOSE ASSEMBLIES THAT SUPPLY HIGH PRESSURE OIL TO THE ENGINE'S CYLINDER HEADS MAY DETERIORATE AND ALLOW OIL TO LEAK OR MIST IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Risk: LEAKING OR MISTING OIL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT MAY IGNITE RESULTING IN A FIRE POSSIBLY CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
Remedy: NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HOSE ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 22, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT NAVISTAR TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-448-7825.
Notes: NAVISTAR'S RECALL NO. 08507.THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN IS RELATED TO A PREVIOUSLY CONDUCTED CAMPAIGN (PLEASE SEE 07V232).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.

Official recall notice