NHTSA recall 08V089000
Engine and engine cooling
Ic Fecb and 19 more
Reported Feb 27, 200834,993 vehicles affectedINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATIONMaker’s number 08502Built Aug 10, 2006 – Apr 24, 2007
The defect
International IS recalling 34,993 my 2006-2008 school and transit buses and heavy duty trucks/tractors manufactured between june 1, 2006 and june 28, 2007, equipped with international dt466 or dt570 engines. the base plate of the engine oil cooler may crack allowing pressurized oil to leak into the engine compartment.
The risk
This condition may cause either engine shut down without warning, or in extreme cases, possible engine fire which can lead to property damage, personal injury, or death.
The remedy
International will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. the recall began on november 21, 2008. owners may contact international at 800-448-7825.