NHTSA Recall 03V072000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V072000; Date: Mar. 6, 2003
if the terminal breaks off, the cab will lose all power, resulting in complete electrical failure and engine shutdown, which may result in a crash and potentially cause property damage, personal injury, or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 International 9100I; 2003 International 9100I; 2003 International 9200I; 2002 International 9400I; 2003 International 9400I; 2002 International 9900I; 2003 International 9900I
Component: Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator
Manufactured by: International Truck & Engine Corporation
Affected Units:: 881
Recall Summary:
On certain heavy duty trucks built with a detroit engine and a leece neville alternator. The electrical terminal at the alternator end of the cable that runs from the starter to the battery stud on the alternator may break off, due to vibration in the cable.
How to Fix:
Dealers will reroute and rewire the wiring harness to the alternator. Owner notification began on March 13, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact International at 1-800-448-7825.
Recall Notes:
International recall no. 03506. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 13, 2003
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