NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 10131401: 2005-2011 Ic 3200

Official manufacturer communication context for 2005-2011 Ic 3200, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 10131401 summary graphic for 2005-2011 Ic 3200
10131401NHTSA document ID
Over-the-air software updatecommunication type
7affected product rows
80/100quality score

Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

If there is a failure of one of the parking brake components which leads to loss of air pressure, it can lead to possible inadvertent partial/total parking brake application while the vehicle is in motion.

What this bulletin may mean before buying

Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.

Affected products listed in this communication

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note
Ic3200im2006-2010Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Ic Bus32002011Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Ic BusHc2010Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Ic BusHccb2007Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Ic BusIcsb2011Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
IcHc2005, 2006Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
IcHccb2008, 2009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

  1. Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
  2. Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
  3. Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
  4. Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
  5. Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 10131401?

If there is a failure of one of the parking brake components which leads to loss of air pressure, it can lead to possible inadvertent partial/total parking brake application while the vehicle is in motion.

Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?

No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.

How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?

Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.

Check the exact VIN before you buy

Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.

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