NHTSA recall 11V291000
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
Ic Bus Be and 1 more
Reported May 20, 20112,026 vehicles affectedNAVISTAR, INCMaker’s number 11506Built May 27, 2010 – Mar 28, 2011
The defect
Navistar IS recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 ic ce and be school buses manufactured from may 27, 2010, through march 8, 2011, equipped with maxxforce 7 engines. a cap on the return fuel valve may fall off, allowing air to be drawn into the fuel system, possibly resulting in engine hard start, no start, or stall conditions.
The risk
Engine stall on the roadway increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
The remedy
Navistar will notify owners and dealers will replace the return fuel valve cap free of charge. the safety recall IS expected to begin on or about august 12, 2011. owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.