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NHTSA Recall 12V479000: Parking brake

Navistar, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 381 vehicles. It affects 2007–2009 Ic 3200IM.

381
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2012
owners notified (November 30)
NHTSA campaign12V479000
Manufacturer campaign12526
ComponentPARKING BRAKE
Report receivedOctober 2, 2012
Owner notificationNovember 30, 2012
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

Navistar is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 IC 3200IM commercial buses, manufactured from April 11, 2006, through December 11, 2009. If the parking brake system experiences a loss of air pressure, the parking brake may inadvertantly apply itself, either partially or fully.

Safety risk

Inadvertent partial or total parking brake application may result in a driveline fire.

Remedy

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will install a parking brake system pressure-loss warning system, free of change. The safety recall began on November 30, 2012. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-331-332-1590.

Notes

Navistar's recall campaign number is 12526.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 12V479000

Make and modelModel years
Ic 3200IM2007, 2008, 2009

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.