2008 INTERNATIONAL 5500I RECALL - #09V195000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : 12V/24V/48V BATTERY : CABLES
NAVISTAR IS RECALLING 45 MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2010 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2007 AND MAY 15, 2009 EQUIPPED WITH FEATURE CODE 008875 SEALED BATTERY CABLES. THE PLASTIC COVER THAT SEALS THE TERMINAL OF THE CAB FEED BATTERY CABLE MAY PREVENT PROPER ELECTRICAL CONTACT WITH THE FUSE OR BATTERY TERMINAL POST RESULTING IN AN OPEN OR UNPROTECTED CIRCUIT.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2008 INTERNATIONAL 5500I |
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| Manufacturer |
NAVISTAR, INC |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/2007 - 5/15/2009 |
| Recalled on |
6/1/2009 |
| Influenced by |
NAVISTAR, INC |
| Owners Notified on |
7/3/2009 |
| # Affected |
45 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES |
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| Description |
NAVISTAR IS RECALLING 45 MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2010 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2007 AND MAY 15, 2009 EQUIPPED WITH FEATURE CODE 008875 SEALED BATTERY CABLES. THE PLASTIC COVER THAT SEALS THE TERMINAL OF THE CAB FEED BATTERY CABLE MAY PREVENT PROPER ELECTRICAL CONTACT WITH THE FUSE OR BATTERY TERMINAL POST RESULTING IN AN OPEN OR UNPROTECTED CIRCUIT. |
| Consequences |
AN OPEN CIRCUIT MAY RESULT IN SUDDEN LOSS OF CAB POWER OR ENGINE SHUT DOWN, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH. AN UNPROTECTED CIRCUIT MAY CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE AFFECTED VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 3, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-260-461-1890. |
| Notes |
NAVISTAR'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NO. 09503.OWNERS 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 . |
| See also |
2008 INTERNATIONAL 5500I Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2008 INTERNATIONAL 5500I Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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