International Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #05V567000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V567000 by International Motors, Llc. Includes 6,848 affected units, ENGINE ELECTRICAL GROUND CABLE/CATERPILLAR, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with caterpillar diesel engines, the engine electrical ground cable that connects the engine block with the starter may be routed in a way that could cause chafing against the starter's positive battery cables.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the engine ground cables for proper routing. if any chafing is found, the engine block ground cable will be replaced with a shorter (280mm) cable and any other damaged cables will be replaced and routed correctly free of charge. the recall began on december 21, 2005. owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7825.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V567000

Manufacturer: International Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2005-12-21T00:00:00

Subject: Engine electrical ground cable/caterpillar

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 6,848

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 05523

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with caterpillar diesel engines, the engine electrical ground cable that connects the engine block with the starter may be routed in a way that could cause chafing against the starter's positive battery cables.

Consequence Summary: If chafing occurs between the positive and negative cables, an electrical short may result and may cause a vehicle fire, possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury or death.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the engine ground cables for proper routing. if any chafing is found, the engine block ground cable will be replaced with a shorter (280mm) cable and any other damaged cables will be replaced and routed correctly free of charge. the recall began on december 21, 2005. owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7825.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 05V567000

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