Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: School Bus. An Air Brake Line Controlling The Rear Brakes May Be Too Close To The Exhaust Pipe And Could Rupture At Any Time Without Warning.
Make Of Vehicle
NAVISTAR
Model Of Vehicle
3800
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
99V331000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Effect Of Defect
Exhaust Pipe Heat Can Melt Or Cause Premature Failure Of This Air Line If The Air Line Is Routed Too Close To The Exhaust Pipe.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install A New Elbow Fitting And Reroute The Air Line. The Air Line Will Also Be Inspected And Replaced If Found To Be Damaged From The Exhaust Pipe.
Vehicle Manufacturer
International Truck And Engine
Start Of Manufacture
19970812
End Of Manufacture
19990927
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
277
Date Owners Notified
19991201
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
International Truck & Engine Corporation
Date Report Received
19991123