Recall
International 9100i — 05V296000
NHTSA ID
05V296000
Make
International
Model
9100i
Years Affected
2005
Recall Date
2005-06-24
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Units Affected
49,607
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
05514
Summary
ON CERTAIN 4X2 AND 6X4 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, 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 CHAFING COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND/OR FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES TO DETERMINE IF ANY CHAFING HAS OCCURRED BETWEEN POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE CABLES. IF THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF CHAFING, THEN A SADDLE CLAMP WILL BE INSTALLED TO ENSURE CABLES WILL NOT RUB. IF THERE IS EVIDENCE OF CHAFING, THE DAMAGED CABLES WILL BE REPLACED AND THE SWIVEL SADDLE CLAMP INSTALLED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.