NHTSA Recall 90V187000
Filed by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION. Component: Electrical System. Reported 1990-11-01. An estimated 2,399 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
HAVING THE GOUND PATH THROUGH A SMALLER GAUGE WIRE COULDCAUSE THE WIRE TO HEAT ENOUGH TO CAUSE AN IN CAB FIRE.
What the manufacturer will do
REVISE JUMP START FEED STUD MOUNTING TO PREVENT CONTACT BETWEEN THE STUD OR CABLE WITH THE BRACKET.
Notes
SYSTEM: JUMP START LEAD CABLES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS WITH FACTORY INSTALLED SLEEPER BOX.
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