Vehicle recall 08V355000 · July 30, 2008
IC Recb, IC Bus Recb and 2 more models
The hose assemblies that supply high pressure oil to the engine's cylinder heads may deteriorate and allow oil to leak or mist in the engine compartment.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Navistar is recalling 1,765 my 1998 through 2003 re school and commercial buses manufactured between January 5, 1998 and July 23, 2002, equipped with international T444E engines. The hose assemblies that supply high pressure oil to the engine's cylinder heads may deteriorate and allow oil to leak or mist in the engine compartment.
- Consequence
- Leaking or misting oil in the engine compartment may ignite resulting in a fire possibly causing property damage, personal injury, or death.
- Remedy
- Navistar will notify owners and replace the hose assembly free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2008. Owners can contact navistar toll-free at 1-800-448-7825.
- Notes
- Navistar's recall no. 08507.THIS recall campaign is related to a previously conducted campaign (please see 07V232).customers may 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V355000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 30, 2008
- Filed by
- NAVISTAR, INC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 08507
- Owner notification
- August 22, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,765
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittings
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