NHTSA Recall 07V232000: Diesel (engine and engine cooling)
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 8,028 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Ic Bus Recb.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V232000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 07510 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › DIESEL |
| Report received | June 7, 2007 |
| Owner notification | August 10, 2007 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
This leaking oil can catch fire possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury or death.
Remedy
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.
Notes
International recall no. 07510.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.
Vehicles covered by recall 07V232000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ic Bus Recb | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Ic Bus Resb | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Ic Recb | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Ic Resb | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.