NHTSA Recall 90V187000
NHTSA Campaign Id 90V187000; Date: Nov. 1, 1990
Having the gound path through a smaller gauge wire couldcause the wire to heat enough to cause an in cab fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1990 International 8300; 1987 International Harvester 8300; 1988 International Harvester 8300; 1989 International Harvester 8300; 1991 International Harvester 8300
Component: Electrical System:battery
Manufactured by: Navistar Intl Corp.
Affected Units:: 2,399
Recall Summary:
Positive jump start feed stud or cable could make electrical contact with mounting bracket on left rear underside of sleeper box, causing the ground path to be through a smaller gauge wire.
How to Fix:
Revise jump start feed stud mounting to prevent contact between the stud or cable with the bracket.
Recall Notes:
System: jump start lead cables. Vehicle description: heavy-duty trucks with factory installed sleeper box.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 9, 1990
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