Defect Description For Recall
Certain Trucks Equipped With Engine Starters (Code 08Wwn Or 08Wwp) Built By Leece-Neville. These Starters Have A DefeCTIve Terminal Adapter Stud. The StUD Is Used Only At The Positive Battery ConneCTIon To The Starter Solenoid. It Was Designed To Be Screwed On Over The Existing StUD To Increase The StUD Diameter To Accommodate The Larger Size Of The Positive Battery Cable Terminal. The Adapter StUD Was Weakened When The Hole Was Drilled Too Deep.
Make Of Vehicle
INTERNATIONAL
Model Of Vehicle
4300
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
02V094000
Component Description
Electrical System:Starter Assembly
Effect Of Defect
This Could Lead To A Direct Electrical Short To The Batteries. If The StUD Breaks Off, The Positive Battery Cable Could Short Directly To Ground, Which Can Generate Heat And Sparks Causing A Fire.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Adapter Stud. Owner Notification Began April 15, 2002. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact International At 1-800-448-7825.
Vehicle Manufacturer
International Truck And Engine
Start Of Manufacture
20011217
End Of Manufacture
20020103
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
338
Date Owners Notified
20020415
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Date Report Received
20020322
Make Campaign Number
2503