NHTSA Campaign Id 07V374000; Date: Aug. 22, 2007
While this condition does not involve a risk of fire in the vehicle itself, it could present a fire hazard in a situation where the vehicle's exhaust is in close proximity to materials or substances that can melt, burn, or explode.
Recalled Vehicles:2007 International 5500I; 2008 International 5500I; 2007 International 5600I; 2008 International 5600I; 2007 International 7600; 2008 International 7600; 2007 International 8600; 2008 International 8600; 2007 International 9200I; 2008 International 9200I
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel
Manufactured by: International Truck & Engine Corporation
Affected Units:: 49
Recall Summary:On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks built with cummins ism c876 engines, the electronic control module fails to recognize inputs of the vehicle electronic control unit or from a driver actuated dash switch thereby increasing the risk of unintended (or unexpected) elevated exhaust temperatures.
How to Fix:Cummins, in conjunction with International, will conduct the remedy campaign. Cummins will install new ecm software. Owners can contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or International at 1-800-448-7825.
Recall Notes:International recall no. 07512. 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.
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