Recall 04V306000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES Defect in 2000-2004 INTERNATIONAL 7600
RECALL This recall affects up to 18,545 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 04V306000 |
| Manufacturer | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 18,545 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2000 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4400, 2000 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4300, 2001 INTERNATIONAL 8500, 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 7400, 2001 INTERNATIONAL 7500, 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4300, 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4400, 2001 INTERNATIONAL 7300, 2002 INTERNATIONAL 7600, 2002 INTERNATIONAL 8600, 2002 INTERNATIONAL 7500, 2002 INTERNATIONAL 7300, 2002 INTERNATIONAL 7400, 2002 INTERNATIONAL 8500, 2003 INTERNATIONAL 7700, 2003 INTERNATIONAL 7300, 2003 INTERNATIONAL 7500, 2003 INTERNATIONAL 7600, 2003 INTERNATIONAL 7400, 2003 INTERNATIONAL 8600, 2003 INTERNATIONAL 8500, 2004 INTERNATIONAL 7400, 2004 INTERNATIONAL 7600, 2004 INTERNATIONAL 7500, 2004 INTERNATIONAL 7700, 2004 INTERNATIONAL 7300, 2004 INTERNATIONAL 8500, 2004 INTERNATIONAL 8600
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Defect 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.
Safety Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND/OR FIRE.
Remedy
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.
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