International 7600, 7700, 8600 (2002-2006): Engine and engine cooling
Recall 05V567000 · Dec 21, 2005 · International Truck & Engine Corporation
6,848
vehicles affected
6,848
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05V567000
- Date
- Dec 21, 2005
- Maker
- International Truck & Engine Corporation
- Units affected
- 6,848
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling
- Model years
- 2002-2006
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 15 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| International | 7600 | 2002-2006 |
| International | 7700 | 2002-2006 |
| International | 8600 | 2002-2006 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 05V567000?
3 models: International 7600 (2002-2006), International 7700 (2002-2006), International 8600 (2002-2006), about 6,848 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 05V567000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.