International Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #12V314000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V314000 by International Motors, Llc. Includes 1 affected units, HYDRAULIC BRAKE CALIPER, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Navistar is recalling one model year 2008 safari simba diesel recreational vehicle manufactured on june 29, 2007, equipped with bosch hydraulic brakes. hydraulic brake equipped motorhome chassis exposed to long periods of time of non-driving may experience diametrical brake caliper piston growth and reduced piston to bore clearance potentially leading to brake drag and overheating resulting in reduced brake performance.

Corrective Action

Navistar will notify the owner, and an authorized daimler trucks north america (dtna) dealer will inspect and, as necessary, replace the brake calipers, free of charge. an interim letter was mailed to the owner by dtna on august 6, 2012. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V314000

Manufacturer: International Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2012-07-05T00:00:00

Subject: Hydraulic brake caliper

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Potentially Affected Units: 1

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Navistar is recalling one model year 2008 safari simba diesel recreational vehicle manufactured on june 29, 2007, equipped with bosch hydraulic brakes. hydraulic brake equipped motorhome chassis exposed to long periods of time of non-driving may experience diametrical brake caliper piston growth and reduced piston to bore clearance potentially leading to brake drag and overheating resulting in reduced brake performance.

Consequence Summary: Reduced brake performance may lead to an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Navistar will notify the owner, and an authorized daimler trucks north america (dtna) dealer will inspect and, as necessary, replace the brake calipers, free of charge. an interim letter was mailed to the owner by dtna on august 6, 2012. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-xva2~w7e8_4sr8

NHTSA ID: 12V314000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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