Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V015000 Reported January 18, 2012

Rear brake hose restriction

International Motors, Llc · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 338 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12V015000
Manufacturer Campaign
12501
Component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicles Affected
338
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 18, 2012

Defect Summary

Navistar is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 international 3200im, and model year 2007-2011, ic bus model hc buses, manufactured from august 16, 2004, through may 13, 2010. when the bus kneeling feature is activated, the rear brake line may be pinched by a frame member causing the rear brakes to drag.

Safety Consequence

Brakes that drag could overheat and may lead to a fire, which may cause property damage, personal injury, or death.

Corrective Action

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will install a clip to ensure that the brake line cannot be pinched. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on april 27, 2012. owners may contact navistar 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 12V015000 or campaign 12501.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 12V015000

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

What is recall 12V015000?

NHTSA recall 12V015000 was issued by International Motors, Llc on January 18, 2012. It addresses: Rear brake hose restriction. The recall affects approximately 338 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized International Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V015000 or the manufacturer campaign number 12501. 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.