Recall 10V062000: 2007 Champion EZ-Trans, 2007 General Coach EZ-Trans, 2009–2010 General Coach IC-LC +1 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Feb 25, 2010
Vehicles affected
66
Models
4
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

The fix

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.

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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Affected vehicles

  • 2007 Champion EZ-Trans
  • 2007 General Coach EZ-Trans
  • 2009 General Coach IC-LC
  • 2010 General Coach IC-LC
  • 2005 General Coach LO-Trans
  • 2006 General Coach LO-Trans

Details

NHTSA campaign
10V062000
Manufacturer
GENERAL COACH AMERICA, INC.
Owner letters
May 31, 2010
Components
Service brakes, hydraulic (Brakes)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology