INTERNATIONAL 8600 2003: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V070000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL | 8600 | 2003 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2003-03-21 | 2003-03-06 | 2003-03-17 |
Production Dates: 2002-09-03 - 2003-01-30
Manufacturers Involved: International Motors, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 03504
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 142
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS BUILT WITH A CATERPILLAR ENGINE WITH A 4 DEGREE TILT, THE STARTER FIELD-STUD MAY CONTACT THE FRAME RAIL BECAUSE OF VARIATIONS IN THE AIR GAP BETWEEN THE FIELD STUD AND THE FRAME RAIL. SHOULD THE STARTER FIELD STUD CONTACT THE FRAME RAIL, THERE WOULD BE A DIRECT FULL BATTERY SHORT TO THE FRAME "GROUND" WHEN THE STARTER IS IN THE CRANKING MODE.
A DIRECT SHORT MAY CREATE A FIRE HAZARD AND CAN RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STARTER NOSE CONE. THE NEW NOSE CONE WILL REORIENT THE STARTER STUD FARTHER AWAY FROM THE FRAME RAIL TO COMPLETELY ELIMINATE THE CLEARANCE ISSUE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 21, 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.
INTERNATIONAL RECALL NO.03504.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
