GENERAL COACH ( 10V062000 )

February 27, 2010

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     GENERAL COACH / EZ-TRANS     2003-2010
     GENERAL COACH / IC-LC     2006-2010
Manufacturer: GENERAL COACH AMERICA, INC. Mfr’s Report Date: FEB 05, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V062000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Potential Number of Units Affected: 403
Summary: GENERAL COACH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003-2010 EZ-TRANS AND MODEL YEAR 2006-2010 BUSES BUILT ON INTERNATIONAL 3200IM CHASSIS. WHEN THE BUSES ARE USED IN A SEVERE DUTY APPLICATION THE BRAKES CAN OVERHEAT.
Consequence: IF THE OVERHEATING BECOMES EXCESSIVE, IT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE LOCATED AT THE BRAKE AREA. A FIRE MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR DEATH.
Remedy: GENERAL COACH IS WORKING WITH INTERNATIONAL TO DEFINE THE REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. WHEN THE REMEDY IS IDENTIFIED, OWNERS WILL BE ADVISED TO CONTACT GENERAL COACH TO HAVE REMEDY PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GENERAL COACH AT 1-800-842-0622.
Notes: 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 .

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