Safety Recall NHTSA · 07V447000 Reported September 24, 2007

Parking brake drop hose routing

International Motors, Llc · Service Brakes, Air · 294 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
07V447000
Manufacturer Campaign
07513
Component
Service Brakes, Air
Vehicles Affected
294
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 24, 2007

Defect Summary

Certain ic school and commercial buses manufactured between march 29 and august 28, 2007. the routing of the service and parking brake rubber drop hoses to the rear axle's brake components may bring them too close to the exhaust tail pipe.

Safety Consequence

The rubber hoses may melt if routed too close to the tail pipe causing either of the two possibilities: 1) an air leak on the parking brake hose may cause the parking brakes to slowly apply while depleting both the primary and secondary air circuits. even though the air pressure gauge and low air pressure warning buzzer would sound, these conditions could cause the bus to slow down or stop unexpectedly which may result in a vehicle crash. 2) an air leak on the service brake hose may result in extended stopping distances while also depleting the primary air tank possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the rubber brake hoses to determine their proximity to the tail pipe. any hose found to be closer than 4" will be replaced and both hoses will then be re-routed to ensure proper distance from the tail pipe. the inspection and repair will be performed free of charge. the recall began on november 16, 2007. owners can contact ic corporation at 1-800-843-5615 or international at 1-800-448-7825.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized International Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 07V447000 or campaign 07513.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 07V447000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 07V447000?

NHTSA recall 07V447000 was issued by International Motors, Llc on September 24, 2007. It addresses: Parking brake drop hose routing. The recall affects approximately 294 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Air component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized International Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 07V447000 or the manufacturer campaign number 07513. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.