Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V479000 Reported October 2, 2012

Parking brake may apply itself

International Motors, Llc · N/A · 381 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12V479000
Manufacturer Campaign
12526
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
381
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 2, 2012

Defect Summary

Navistar is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 ic 3200im commercial buses, manufactured from april 11, 2006, through december 11, 2009. if the parking brake system experiences a loss of air pressure, the parking brake may inadvertantly apply itself, either partially or fully.

Safety Consequence

Inadvertent partial or total parking brake application may result in a driveline fire.

Corrective Action

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will install a parking brake system pressure-loss warning system, free of change. The safety recall began on november 30, 2012. owners may contact navistar at 1-331-332-1590.

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 12V479000 or campaign 12526.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 12V479000

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

What is recall 12V479000?

NHTSA recall 12V479000 was issued by International Motors, Llc on October 2, 2012. It addresses: Parking brake may apply itself. The recall affects approximately 381 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized International Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V479000 or the manufacturer campaign number 12526. 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.