NHTSA Recall 05V567000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V567000; Date: Dec. 21, 2005
If chafing occurs between the positive and negative cables, an electrical short may result and may cause a vehicle fire, possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 International 7600; 2003 International 7600; 2004 International 7600; 2005 International 7600; 2006 International 7600; 2002 International 7700; 2003 International 7700; 2004 International 7700; 2005 International 7700; 2006 International 7700; 2002 International 8600; 2003 International 8600; 2004 International 8600; 2005 International 8600; 2006 International 8600
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Manufactured by: International Truck & Engine Corporation
Affected Units:: 6,848
Recall Summary:
On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with caterpillar diesel engines, the engine electrical ground cable that connects the engine block with the starter may be routed in a way that could cause chafing against the starter's positive battery cables.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the engine ground cables for proper routing. If any chafing is found, the engine block ground cable will be replaced with a shorter (280mm) cable and any other damaged cables will be replaced and routed correctly free of charge. The recall began on December 21, 2005. Owners may contact International at 1-800-448-7825.
Recall Notes:
International recall no. 05523. 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: Dec 21, 2005
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