Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Heavy Duty Trucks Built With A Caterpillar Engine With A 4 Degree Tilt, The Starter Field-StUD May Contact The Frame Rail Because Of Variations In The Air Gap Between The Field StUD And The Frame Rail. Should The Starter Field StUD Contact The Frame Rail, There Would Be A Direct Full Battery Short To The Frame (Ground) When The Starter Is In The Cranking Mode.
Make Of Vehicle
INTERNATIONAL
Model Of Vehicle
8600
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
03V070000
Component Description
Electrical System:Starter Assembly
Effect Of Defect
A Direct Short May Create A Fire Hazard And Can Result In Property Damage, Personal Injury, Or Death.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Starter Nose Cone. The New Nose Cone Will Reorient The Starter StUD Farther Away From The Frame Rail To Completely Eliminate The Clearance Issue. Owner Notification Began On March 21, 2003. 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 & Engine Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20020903
End Of Manufacture
20030130
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
142
Date Owners Notified
20030321
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Date Report Received
20030306
Make Campaign Number
3504