International 3200 2009

Model 3200 made in 2009 by International got 2 investigations there are 3 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, power train. The car had one investigation (parking brake). There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic and suspension.

Model 2009

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN
09V101000NAVISTAR, INCfrom 04/01/2008 to 12/12/2008V (Vehicle)752106/01/2009MFRNAVISTAR, INC03/30/200903/30/2009
Defect SummaryNavistar is recall 7,521 my 2009 international model trucks and my 2009 and 2010 ic school and transit buses manufactured from april 1, 2008 to december 12, 2008, equipped with a horton 2-speed fan drive, identified by feature code 12tht. the fasteners that connect the magnet brackets to the air chamber housing of the 2-speed engine fan could fail resulting in the magnet bracket being thrown from the fan drive and the vehicle at high speed.
Consequence SummaryThe bracket could separate and strike a person or motor vehicle resulting in property damage, personal injury, and/or death.
Corrective SummaryNavistar will notify owners and repair the vehicles by replacing the engine fan drive air chamber and magnet brackets free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about june 1, 2009. owners may contact navistar toll-free at 1-800-448-7825.
NotesNavistar's recall no. 09502.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 .
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
12V015000NAVISTAR, INCfrom 08/16/2004 to 05/13/2010V (Vehicle)338MFRNAVISTAR, INC01/18/201201/19/2012
Defect SummaryNavistar is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 international 3200im, and model year 2007-2011, ic bus model hc buses, manufactured from august 16, 2004, through may 13, 2010. when the bus kneeling feature is activated, the rear brake line may be pinched by a frame member causing the rear brakes to drag.
Consequence SummaryBrakes that drag could overheat and may lead to a fire, which may cause property damage, personal injury, or death.
Corrective SummaryNavistar will notify owners, and dealers will install a clip to ensure that the brake line cannot be pinched. this service will be performed free of charge. an interim owner notification letter will be sent if the final remedy is not available before march 20, 2012. owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
NotesOwners 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 .
SUSPENSION - FRONT
08V619000NAVISTAR, INCfrom 08/18/2008 to 10/20/2008V (Vehicle)97712/19/2008MFRNAVISTAR, INC11/24/200811/26/2008
Defect SummaryNavistar is recalling 977 my 2009 international 3200, 4100, 4300, 4400 trucks and ic bus hc commercial buses. the front axle bearings in some cases were not sufficiently lubricated during assembly which may result in bearing seizing or possible wheel separation.
Consequence SummaryA seized bearing on the front axle could result in a vehicle crash which may result in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the front axle bearings. bearings will be lubricated and replaced if required. the recall began on december 19, 2008. owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
NotesNavistar recall no. 08511.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.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
AFCG-1192212/01/201110043126Navistar: see document search button for owner letter. bulletin is providing information regarding the prevention of rough idling engine. models 3200, durastar, workstar. *pe02/24/2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
AFC-0990911/01/200910032608International: improved engine recalibration for certain bus and truck models built with maxxforce 7 engines. excessive regeneration due to certain unique driving conditions may result in fuel dilution in the target vehicles. the softwar04/19/2010
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT
IK-140001410/25/201110041964Navistar truck: the transfer case has an input shaft leak. also, there is a seal leak on the rear axle wheel. axle seals and input shaft seal at transfer case still have an issue of leaking after work on axle half shafts were done.11/21/2011

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
PARKING BRAKE
PE12008Navistar, Inc.03/22/201210/11/2012Engine compartment fires12V479000
 Odi became aware of three bus fires that originated in the area of the transmission on the subject vehicles through media reports.inspection of the vehicles indicated that the static parking brake, which is located behind the transmission, may have been applied as a result of an air leak while the vehicles were in motion.under certain driving conditions, the parking brake can apply without the audible driver warning engaging.parking brake application while the vehicle is in motion may result in a fire.to address the concerns of this investigation, navistar has issued a recall (12v-479) that will add a switch to detect parking brake lever movement while the vehicle is in motion (in addition to the existing switch that monitors brake line air pressure) and set an additional warning light to warn the driver of application of the parking brake.navistar's recall actions address the issues raised by this investigation and as a result this investigation is closed.
PE12008NAVISTAR, INC03/22/2012Engine compartment fires
 Odi is aware of three bus fires that originated in the area of the transmission on the subject vehicles.inspection of the vehicles indicated that the static parking brake, which is located behind the transmission, was applied while the vehicles were in motion.parking brake application while the vehicle is in motion may result in a fire. information provided by the operator related to the most recent fire suggests that it is possible for the parking brake to be unintentionally applied for an extended period of time while the vehicle is in motion.odi is opening this investigation in order to gather additional information to assess whether the subject vehicles contain a safety related defect.