International Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #03V070000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V070000 by International Motors, Llc. Includes 142 affected units, INTERNATIONAL/STARTER BOLT CONTACTS FRAME RAIL, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V070000
Manufacturer: International Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2003-03-06T00:00:00
Subject: International/starter bolt contacts frame rail
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 142

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 03504
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: A direct short may create a fire hazard and can result in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-amy2.mgpt~hbjs
NHTSA ID: 03V070000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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