General Coach America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #10V062000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V062000 by General Coach America, Inc.. Includes 66 affected units, OVERHEATED BRAKES, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V062000

Manufacturer: General Coach America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2010-02-25T00:00:00

Subject: Overheated brakes

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Potentially Affected Units: 66

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-rneu_64u9_u3xt

NHTSA ID: 10V062000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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