Recall 90V187000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY Defect in 1987-1991 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 8300

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RECALL This recall affects up to 2,399 vehicles.

Recall Summary

NHTSA Campaign 90V187000
Manufacturer NAVISTAR INTL CORP.
Vehicles Affected 2,399
Component ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Date Notified
Affected Vehicles

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

HAVING THE GOUND PATH THROUGH A SMALLER GAUGE WIRE COULDCAUSE THE WIRE TO HEAT ENOUGH TO CAUSE AN IN CAB FIRE.

Remedy

REVISE JUMP START FEED STUD MOUNTING TO PREVENT CONTACT BETWEEN THE STUD OR CABLE WITH THE BRACKET.

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Campaign Vehicle Component Date Affected
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04V269000 2000 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 3400 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR 81,883
04V100000 1997 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 9400I EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER 83,312
04V144000 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 7400 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT 2,021
03V264000 1997 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 3000 STEERING 24,375
03V193000 1999 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 9000 SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB 2,163
03V317000 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 686
03V161000 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4300 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 15,354
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