NHTSA Recall 05V296000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V296000; Date: Jun. 24, 2005
This chafing could cause an electrical short and/or fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 International 9100I; 2004 International 9100I; 2005 International 9100I; 2006 International 9100I; 2003 International 9200I; 2004 International 9200I; 2005 International 9200I; 2006 International 9200I; 2003 International 9400I; 2004 International 9400I; 2005 International 9400I; 2006 International 9400I; 2003 International 9900I; 2004 International 9900I; 2005 International 9900I; 2006 International 9900I
Component: Electrical System:battery:cables
Manufactured by: International Truck & Engine Corporation
Affected Units:: 49,607
Recall Summary:
On certain 4x2 and 6x4 heavy duty trucks, the positive battery cable between the batteries and the starter may rub against an electrical ground cable between the starter and frame rail.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if any chafing has occurred between positive and negative cables. If there is no evidence of chafing, then a saddle clamp will be installed to ensure cables will not rub. If there is evidence of chafing, the damaged cables will be replaced and the swivel saddle clamp installed. The recall began on August 22, 2005. Owners may contact International at 1-800-448-7825.
Recall Notes:
International recall no. 05514. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 22, 2005
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