1990 INTERNATIONAL 8300 RECALL - #90V187000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
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.
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| Vehicle |
1990 INTERNATIONAL 8300 |
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| Manufacturer |
NAVISTAR INTL CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1987 - 7/1/1990 |
| Recalled on |
11/26/1990 |
| Influenced by |
NAVISTAR INTL CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
11/9/1990 |
| # Affected |
2,399 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
HAVING THE GOUND PATH THROUGH A SMALLER GAUGE WIRE COULDCAUSE THE WIRE TO HEAT ENOUGH TO CAUSE AN IN CAB FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
REVISE JUMP START FEED STUD MOUNTING TO PREVENT CONTACT BETWEEN THE STUD OR CABLE WITH THE BRACKET. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: JUMP START LEAD CABLES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS WITH FACTORY INSTALLED SLEEPER BOX. |
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