International 9100I, 9200I, 9400I, 9900I (2002-2003): Electrical system
Recall 03V072000 · Mar 6, 2003 · International Truck & Engine Corporation
881
vehicles affected
881
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03V072000
- Date
- Mar 6, 2003
- Maker
- International Truck & Engine Corporation
- Units affected
- 881
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Alternator/generator/regulator
- Model years
- 2002-2003
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 7 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| International | 9100I | 2002-2003 |
| International | 9200I | 2003 |
| International | 9400I | 2002-2003 |
| International | 9900I | 2002-2003 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 03V072000?
4 models: International 9100I (2002-2003), International 9200I (2003), International 9400I (2002-2003) and 1 more, about 881 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 03V072000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
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.