Recall 05V567000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Defect in 2002-2006 INTERNATIONAL 7700
RECALL This recall affects up to 6,848 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 05V567000 |
| Manufacturer | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 6,848 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2002 INTERNATIONAL 7700, 2002 INTERNATIONAL 7600, 2002 INTERNATIONAL 8600, 2003 INTERNATIONAL 7700, 2003 INTERNATIONAL 7600, 2003 INTERNATIONAL 8600, 2004 INTERNATIONAL 7600, 2004 INTERNATIONAL 7700, 2004 INTERNATIONAL 8600, 2005 INTERNATIONAL 7700, 2005 INTERNATIONAL 7600, 2005 INTERNATIONAL 8600, 2006 INTERNATIONAL 7600, 2006 INTERNATIONAL 7700, 2006 INTERNATIONAL 8600
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Defect Description
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR DIESEL ENGINES, THE ENGINE ELECTRICAL GROUND CABLE THAT CONNECTS THE ENGINE BLOCK WITH THE STARTER MAY BE ROUTED IN A WAY THAT COULD CAUSE CHAFING AGAINST THE STARTER'S POSITIVE BATTERY CABLES.
Safety Consequence
IF CHAFING OCCURS BETWEEN THE POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE CABLES, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT MAY RESULT AND MAY CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ENGINE GROUND CABLES FOR PROPER ROUTING. IF ANY CHAFING IS FOUND, THE ENGINE BLOCK GROUND CABLE WILL BE REPLACED WITH A SHORTER (280MM) CABLE AND ANY OTHER DAMAGED CABLES WILL BE REPLACED AND ROUTED CORRECTLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 21, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
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