Vehicle recall 12V015000 · January 18, 2012
International 3200, IC Hccb and 2 more models
When the bus kneeling feature is activated, the rear brake line may be pinched by a frame member causing the rear brakes to drag.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Navistar is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 international 3200IM, and model year 2007-2011, ic bus model hc buses, manufactured from August 16, 2004, through may 13, 2010. When the bus kneeling feature is activated, the rear brake line may be pinched by a frame member causing the rear brakes to drag.
- Consequence
- Brakes that drag could overheat and may lead to a fire, which may cause property damage, personal injury, or death.
- Remedy
- Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will install a clip to ensure that the brake line cannot be pinched. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on April 27, 2012. Owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V015000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 18, 2012
- Filed by
- NAVISTAR, INC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 12501
- Owner notification
- April 27, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 338
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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