2001–2004 IC Bus Recb, 2001–2004 IC Bus Resb, 1996–2000 IC Recb and 1 other model Recall: CERTAIN MY 1996 THRU 2004 RE COMMERCIAL AND SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH…

NHTSA campaign 07V232000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · filed Jun 7, 2007 · verified Jul 30, 2026

Units reported

Manufacturer

INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION

Risk

Fire

Owner letters

Mailing began Aug 10, 2007

The defect

CERTAIN MY 1996 THRU 2004 RE COMMERCIAL AND SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH INTERNATIONAL T444E V-8 DIESEL ENGINES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 3, 1996, AND MARCH 22, 2004. HOSE ASSEMBLIES THAT SUPPLY HIGH PRESSURE OIL TO THE ENGINE'S CYLINDER HEADS MAY DETERIORATE OVER TIME AND ALLOW OIL TO LEAK OR MIST THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

The risk

THIS LEAKING OIL CAN CATCH FIRE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

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The fix — what to do

INTERNATIONAL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HOSES WITH NEWLY DESIGNED, MORE WEATHER RESISTANT HOSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 10, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.

INTERNATIONAL RECALL NO. 07510.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.

Affected vehicles

Make	Model	Model years
IC Bus	Recb	2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
IC Bus	Resb	2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
IC	Recb	1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
IC	Resb	1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000

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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 07V232000 (manufacturer number 07510). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.