Defect Description For Recall
General Coach Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2005-2006 Lo-Trans, Model Year 2007 Ez-Trans And Model Year 2009-2010 Ic-Lc Buses Built On International 3200Im Chassis Manufactured From July 2003 Through February 2010. When The Buses Are Used In A Severe Duty Application, Such As Buses In Heavy Transit Use, There Can Be Overheating Of The Brakes.
Make Of Vehicle
GENERAL COACH
Model Of Vehicle
IC-LC
Year
2010
Recall Campaign Number
10V062000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
General Coach Is Working With International To Define The Remedy For This Campaign. The Buses Will Be Retrofitted With An Aftermarket Transmission Retarder That Will Lower The Temperatures Of The Braking Components Down Into The Normal Operating Range. This Service Will Be Performed Free Of Charged. The Recall Began On May 10, 2010. Owners May Contact General Coach At 1-800-842-0622.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Coach America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20030701
End Of Manufacture
20100228
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
66
Date Owners Notified
20100531
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Coach America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20100225