Recall
International 7600 — 04V306000
NHTSA ID
04V306000
Make
International
Model
7600
Years Affected
2002
Recall Date
2004-06-30
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Units Affected
18,545
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
04510
Summary
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.
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.