International Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #02V094000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V094000 by International Motors, Llc. Includes 338 affected units, INTERNATIONAL/ENGINE STARTER, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain trucks equipped with engine starters (code 08wwn or 08wwp) built by leece-neville. these starters have a defective terminal adapter stud. the stud is used only at the positive battery connection to the starter solenoid. it was designed to be screwed on over the existing stud to increase the stud diameter to accommodate the larger size of the positive battery cable terminal. the adapter stud was weakened when the hole was drilled too deep.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the adapter stud. owner notification began april 15, 2002. 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V094000
Manufacturer: International Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2002-03-22T00:00:00
Subject: International/engine starter
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 338

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 02503
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Certain trucks equipped with engine starters (code 08wwn or 08wwp) built by leece-neville. these starters have a defective terminal adapter stud. the stud is used only at the positive battery connection to the starter solenoid. it was designed to be screwed on over the existing stud to increase the stud diameter to accommodate the larger size of the positive battery cable terminal. the adapter stud was weakened when the hole was drilled too deep.
Consequence Summary: This could lead to a direct electrical short to the batteries. if the stud breaks off, the positive battery cable could short directly to ground, which can generate heat and sparks causing a fire.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the adapter stud. owner notification began april 15, 2002. 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-etxf~t46v.bhmp
NHTSA ID: 02V094000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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