NHTSA Recall 07V020000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V020000; Date: Jan. 29, 2007
This rubbing may cause an electrical short or a fire which can result in property damage, personal injury or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 International 9100; 2003 International 9100; 2004 International 9100; 2005 International 9100; 2006 International 9100; 2007 International 9100; 2002 International 9200; 2003 International 9200; 2004 International 9200; 2005 International 9200; 2006 International 9200; 2007 International 9200; 2002 International 9400; 2003 International 9400; 2004 International 9400; 2005 International 9400; 2006 International 9400; 2007 International 9400; 2002 International 9900; 2003 International 9900; 2004 International 9900; 2005 International 9900; 2006 International 9900; 2007 International 9900
Component: Electrical System:battery:cables
Manufactured by: International Truck & Engine Corporation
Affected Units:: 21,643
Recall Summary:
On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar c10, c11, c12, c13, c15 or c16 engines, the positive battery cables that supply power from the batteries to the starter may rub against an electrical ground cable between the engine and the starter, an electrical ground cable between the frame rail and the starter, or the frame rail itself.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the battery cables to determine if any rubbing has occurred. New battery cables will be replaced as necessary. Dealers will also reroute the battery cables between the starter and battery box using new brackets. The recall began on April 20, 2007. Owners may contact International at 1-800-448-7825.
Recall Notes:
International recall no. 07501. 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: Apr 20, 2007
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