Recall
International Harvester 8300 — 90V187000
NHTSA ID
90V187000
Make
International Harvester
Model
8300
Years Affected
1989
Recall Date
1990-11-01
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Units Affected
2,399
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
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.