| Defect Summary: | CERTAIN MY 1996 THRU 2004 RE COMMERCIAL AND SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH INTERNATIONAL T444E V-8 DIESEL ENGINES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 3, 1996, AND MARCH 22, 2004. HOSE ASSEMBLIES THAT SUPPLY HIGH PRESSURE OIL TO THE ENGINE'S CYLINDER HEADS MAY DETERIORATE OVER TIME AND ALLOW OIL TO LEAK OR MIST THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. |
| Consequence Summary: | THIS LEAKING OIL CAN CATCH FIRE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. |
| Corrective Summary: | INTERNATIONAL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HOSES WITH NEWLY DESIGNED, MORE WEATHER RESISTANT HOSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 10, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825. |
| Manufacturer of Recalled Product: | NAVISTAR, INC |
| Begin Date of Manufacturing: | 19960103 |
| End Date of Manufacturing: | 20040322 |
| Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: | V |
| Potenial Number of Units Affected: | 8028 |
| Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer: | 20070810 |
| Recall Initiator: | MFR |
| Manufacturer that Filed Report: | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION |
| Report Received Date: | 20070607 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20070608 |
| Regulation Part Number: | |
| Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
| Caroops Record ID: | 68151 |
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