NHTSA recall 90V187000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 90V187000 |
| Manufacturer | NAVISTAR INTL CORP. |
| Reported | 1990-11-01 |
| Owners notified | 1990-11-09 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY |
| Units potentially affected | 2399 |
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
HAVING THE GOUND PATH THROUGH A SMALLER GAUGE WIRE COULDCAUSE THE WIRE TO HEAT ENOUGH TO CAUSE AN IN CAB FIRE.
The remedy
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.
| 1990 INTERNATIONAL 8300 | Built 1987-01-01 to 1990-07-01. |
|---|---|
| 1987 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 8300 | Built 1987-01-01 to 1990-07-01. |
| 1988 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 8300 | Built 1987-01-01 to 1990-07-01. |
| 1989 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 8300 | Built 1987-01-01 to 1990-07-01. |
| 1991 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 8300 | Built 1987-01-01 to 1990-07-01. |
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