Recall 12V473 affects 1,168 2006-2010 Ic transit buses with I-6 engines for a high-pressure oil-line leak. Repair is free at any franchised Ic dealer.
Ic is recalling 1,168 2006-2010 transit buses, including 3300 and 3200IM models, because the high pressure engine oil line can leak or rupture. The failure can unexpectedly shut down the engine or start an engine compartment fire, and the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The high pressure engine oil line on affected 2006-2010 Ic 3300, Fecb, Cecb, Hccb, Recb, 3200IM, Fccb, and Rccb buses carries engine oil under pressure while the engine is running. That oil keeps moving engine parts lubricated and helps the engine operate without metal parts grinding against each other. The line has to stay sealed while oil pressure and engine heat change during normal service.
In recall 12V473, the oil line can develop a leak or rupture. The recall does not identify the exact cause, but the failure path is the same: oil escapes from the pressurized line instead of staying inside the lubrication system. A rupture is a larger break in the same line, and it releases oil faster. Either failure means the engine is losing oil that is supposed to stay in the system.
The recall filing does not identify an advance symptom for the driver. There is no warning sign before failure, so the VIN decides whether this recall applies.
Who's affected?
The scope spans 8 Ic bus model lines across the 2006-2010 model years. Each listed vehicle is tied to engine and engine cooling.
| 2006 Ic 3300 | Engine and engine cooling |
|---|---|
| 2007 Ic Bus Fecb | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2008 Ic Bus Cecb | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2008 Ic Fecb | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2008 Ic Hccb | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2008 Ic Recb | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2008 Ic 3200IM | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2006 Ic 3200IM | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2008 Ic Fccb | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2010 Ic Recb | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2010 Ic Bus Hccb | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2009 Ic 3200IM | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2009 Ic Bus Cecb | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2010 Ic Fecb | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2007 Ic Bus Cecb | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2006 Ic Bus Cecb | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2007 Ic Recb | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2007 Ic Bus Hccb | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2009 Ic Hccb | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2009 Ic Fecb | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2007 Ic 3200IM | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2010 Ic Bus Cecb | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2010 Ic Bus Rccb | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2008 Ic Rccb | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2009 Ic Recb | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2007 Ic 3300 | Engine and engine cooling |
| Units affected | 1,168 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
A high pressure engine oil line leak or rupture can shut the engine down unexpectedly or start an engine compartment fire. Treat this as a safety recall, limit driving until the repair is handled, and contact a franchised Ic dealer for the repair path. Repair will be free at any franchised Ic dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2006-2010 Ic 3300, Fecb, Cecb, Hccb, Recb, 3200IM, Fccb, or Rccb bus is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Ic dealer to ask about the free high-pressure engine-oil-line replacement that addresses leaks, rupture, engine shutdown, and engine compartment fire.
- Bring the recall notice if Ic has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 12V473 when you call.
- Call Ic customer service at 1-331-332-1590 with questions about owner notification or dealer scheduling.
- Park the bus and shut it down if you see oil leakage, smell burning oil, or notice engine shutdown symptoms before the repair.
What happens at the repair
Because the remedy status is not listed as available in this input, treat the dealer repair as free once it opens. At the dealer, an Ic technician replaces the high pressure engine oil line, the part that carries pressurized oil for the engine. The source remedy says this replacement is free of charge. Ask the service desk to confirm whether campaign 12V473 is open for your VIN before arranging service.
Timeline
| September 27, 2012 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 18, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V473?
Recall 12V473 covers 1,168 2006-2010 Ic 3300, Fecb, Cecb, Hccb, Recb, 3200IM, Fccb, and Rccb transit buses with high pressure engine oil lines that can leak or rupture. Ic dealers replace the high pressure oil line for free.
What should I do if my 2006-2010 Ic 3300, Fecb, Cecb, Hccb, Recb, 3200IM, Fccb, or Rccb is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 12V473. If it is, contact a franchised Ic dealer to schedule the high pressure oil line replacement. Reference recall number 12V473 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Ic dealers replace the high pressure engine oil line free of charge. The free repair applies regardless of where the bus was purchased.
What is the safety risk?
A leaking or ruptured high pressure engine oil line can cause an unexpected engine shutdown or an engine compartment fire. If your VIN is included, arrange the free oil line replacement with a franchised Ic dealer and ask the service desk about safe handling before driving the bus in service.
What if I bought this Ic bus used?
The free recall repair still applies. Used ownership does not remove the manufacturer's recall obligation. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included, then call a franchised Ic dealer and reference recall 12V473 when scheduling the high pressure oil line replacement.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V473000 |
|---|---|
| Ic customer service | 1-331-332-1590 |
| NHTSA recall # | 12V473 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 12V473000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →