Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Heavy Duty Trucks Built With A Detroit Engine And A Leece Neville Alternator. The Electrical Terminal At The Alternator End Of The Cable That Runs From The Starter To The Battery StUD On The Alternator May Break Off, Due To Vibration In The Cable.
Make Of Vehicle
INTERNATIONAL
Model Of Vehicle
9100I
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
03V072000
Component Description
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Effect Of Defect
If The Terminal Breaks Off, The Cab Will Lose All Power, Resulting In Complete Electrical Failure And Engine Shutdown, Which May Result In A Crash And Potentially Cause Property Damage, Personal Injury, Or Death.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Reroute And Rewire The Wiring Harness To The Alternator. Owner Notification Began On March 13, 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
20010608
End Of Manufacture
20021104
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
881
Date Owners Notified
20030313
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Date Report Received
20030306
Make Campaign Number
3506