2002 INTERNATIONAL 4400 RECALL - #02V094000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : STARTER ASSEMBLY
CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ENGINE STARTERS (CODE 08WWN OR 08WWP) BUILT BY LEECE-NEVILLE. THESE STARTERS HAVE A DEFECTIVE TERMINAL ADAPTER STUD. THE STUD IS USED ONLY AT THE POSITIVE BATTERY CONNECTION TO THE STARTER SOLENOID. IT WAS DESIGNED TO BE SCREWED ON OVER THE EXISTING STUD TO INCREASE THE STUD DIAMETER TO ACCOMMODATE THE LARGER SIZE OF THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE TERMINAL. THE ADAPTER STUD WAS WEAKENED WHEN THE HOLE WAS DRILLED TOO DEEP.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2002 INTERNATIONAL 4400 |
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| Manufacturer |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE |
| Manufactured between |
12/17/2001 - 1/3/2002 |
| Recalled on |
3/27/2002 |
| Influenced by |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE |
| Owners Notified on |
4/15/2002 |
| # Affected |
338 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ENGINE STARTERS (CODE 08WWN OR 08WWP) BUILT BY LEECE-NEVILLE. THESE STARTERS HAVE A DEFECTIVE TERMINAL ADAPTER STUD. THE STUD IS USED ONLY AT THE POSITIVE BATTERY CONNECTION TO THE STARTER SOLENOID. IT WAS DESIGNED TO BE SCREWED ON OVER THE EXISTING STUD TO INCREASE THE STUD DIAMETER TO ACCOMMODATE THE LARGER SIZE OF THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE TERMINAL. THE ADAPTER STUD WAS WEAKENED WHEN THE HOLE WAS DRILLED TOO DEEP. |
| Consequences |
THIS COULD LEAD TO A DIRECT ELECTRICAL SHORT TO THE BATTERIES. IF THE STUD BREAKS OFF, THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE COULD SHORT DIRECTLY TO GROUND, WHICH CAN GENERATE HEAT AND SPARKS CAUSING A FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ADAPTER STUD. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825. |
| Notes |
CONSUMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2002 INTERNATIONAL 4400 Recall for STEERING
2002 INTERNATIONAL 4400 Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
2002 INTERNATIONAL 4400 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, DRAG, LINK, CONNECTION
2002 INTERNATIONAL 4400 Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
2002 INTERNATIONAL 4400 Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL
2002 INTERNATIONAL 4400 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DISC
2002 INTERNATIONAL 4400 Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
2002 INTERNATIONAL 4400 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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