INTERNATIONAL 8300 1991: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
| Make : INTERNATIONAL | Model : 8300 | Year : 1991 |
| Build Dates : 1987-01-01 - 1990-07-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 90V187000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1990-11-09 | Date Received by ODI: 1990-11-01 | Date Added to Database: 1990-11-26 |
| Manufacturers Involved: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2399 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
HAVING THE GOUND PATH THROUGH A SMALLER GAUGE WIRE COULDCAUSE THE WIRE TO HEAT ENOUGH TO CAUSE AN IN CAB FIRE. |
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Remedy:
REVISE JUMP START FEED STUD MOUNTING TO PREVENT CONTACT BETWEEN THE STUD OR CABLE WITH THE BRACKET. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: JUMP START LEAD CABLES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS WITH FACTORY INSTALLED SLEEPER BOX. |
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