Navistar, Inc. Parking Brake Recall

Manufacturer: Navistar, Inc.

Report Receipt Date: OCT 02, 2012

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V479000

NHTSA Action Number:PE12008

Component: PARKING BRAKE

Potential Number of Units Affected: 381

Summary:
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.

Consequence:
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 is expected to begin on, or before, November 21, 2012. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-331-332-1590.