International Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #07V020000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V020000 by International Motors, Llc. Includes 21,643 affected units, ELECTRICAL GROUND CABLE/CATERPILLAR, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar c10, c11, c12, c13, c15 or c16 engines, the positive battery cables that supply power from the batteries to the starter may rub against an electrical ground cable between the engine and the starter, an electrical ground cable between the frame rail and the starter, or the frame rail itself.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the battery cables to determine if any rubbing has occurred. new battery cables will be replaced as necessary. dealers will also reroute the battery cables between the starter and battery box using new brackets. the recall began on april 20, 2007. owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7825.