Safety Recall NHTSA · 10V062000 Reported February 25, 2010

Overheated brakes

General Coach America, Inc. · N/A · 66 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
10V062000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
66
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 25, 2010

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

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 General Coach America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 10V062000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 10V062000

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

What is recall 10V062000?

NHTSA recall 10V062000 was issued by General Coach America, Inc. on February 25, 2010. It addresses: Overheated brakes. The recall affects approximately 66 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Coach America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10V062000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.