Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 90V187000

Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery

NAVISTAR INTL CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1990-11-01.

Recall campaignNHTSA 90V187000

Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery

Component
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery
Manufacturer
NAVISTAR INTL CORP.
Vehicles affected
2,399
Reported to NHTSA
1990-11-01
Owners notified
1990-11-09

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

HAVING THE GOUND PATH THROUGH A SMALLER GAUGE WIRE COULDCAUSE THE WIRE TO HEAT ENOUGH TO CAUSE AN IN CAB FIRE.

Manufacturer 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.

Scope of coverage

5 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
INTERNATIONAL 83001990
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 83001991 1989 1988 1987

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.