ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH INTERNATIONAL DT530
— Recall Campaign #04V306000
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH INTERNATIONAL DT530, CUMMINS, OR CATERPILLAR I-6 ENGINES, THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE BETWEEN THE BATTERIES AND THE STARTER MAY RUB AGAINST AN ELECTRICAL GROUND CABLE BETWEEN THE STARTER AND FRAME RAIL.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 18,545 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
04V306000
| Manufacturer: | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | June 30, 2004 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 04V306000 |
| Units affected: | 18,545 |
- Description:
- ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH INTERNATIONAL DT530, CUMMINS, OR CATERPILLAR I-6 ENGINES, THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE BETWEEN THE BATTERIES AND THE STARTER MAY RUB AGAINST AN ELECTRICAL GROUND CABLE BETWEEN THE STARTER AND FRAME RAIL.
- Consequeces:
- THIS COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND/OR FIRE.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR ANY CHAFING. IF THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF CHAFING, A SADDLE CLAMP WILL BE INSTALLED. IF THERE IS EVIDENCE OF CHAFING, THE DAMAGED CABLES WILL BE REPLACED AND THE SADDLE CLAMP INSTALLED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
- Notes:
- INTERNATIONAL RECALL NO. 04510. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affects the following:
- 2000-2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4300
- 2000-2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4400
- 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 7400
- 2001-2004 INTERNATIONAL 7300
- 2002-2004 INTERNATIONAL 7400
- 2001-2004 INTERNATIONAL 7500
- 2002-2004 INTERNATIONAL 7600
- 2003-2004 INTERNATIONAL 7700
- 2001-2004 INTERNATIONAL 8500
- 2002-2004 INTERNATIONAL 8600