Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Heavy Duty Trucks Equipped With Caterpillar Diesel Engines, The Engine Electrical Ground Cable That Connects The Engine Block With The Starter May Be Routed In A Way That Could Cause Chafing Against The Starter’S Positive Battery Cables.
Make Of Vehicle
INTERNATIONAL
Model Of Vehicle
8600
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
05V567000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling
Effect Of Defect
If Chafing Occurs Between The Positive And Negative Cables, An Electrical Short May Result And May Cause A Vehicle Fire, Possibly Resulting In Property Damage, Personal Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Engine Ground Cables For Proper Routing. If Any Chafing Is Found, The Engine Block Ground Cable Will Be Replaced With A Shorter (280Mm) Cable And Any Other Damaged Cables Will Be Replaced And Routed Correctly Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On December 21, 2005. Owners May Contact International At 1-800-448-7825.
Vehicle Manufacturer
International Truck & Engine Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
6848
Date Owners Notified
20051221
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Date Report Received
20051221
Make Campaign Number
5523