Recalls for 2005 International 9200i

DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES

Posted on: 2005-06-24
Description
On certain 4x2 and 6x4 heavy duty trucks, the positive battery cable between the batteries and the starter may rub against an electrical ground cable between the starter and frame rail.  

Consequence
This chafing could cause an electrical short and/or fire.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if any chafing has occurred between positive and negative cables.  If there is no evidence of chafing, then a saddle clamp will be installed to ensure cables will not rub.  If there is evidence of chafing, the damaged cables will be replaced and the swivel saddle clamp installed.  The recall began on august 22, 2005.  Owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7825.

Notes
International recall no.  05514.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING

Posted on: 2005-10-04
Description
On certain heavy duty truck/tractors equipped with sears atlas series 35, 70, or 80 driver's seats, when the seats are in their lowest, most rearward adjusted position, they may chafe the seat belt tether that connects from the seat to the back of the cab.  

Consequence
This chafing may eventually cut through the tether, thus weakening the effectiveness of the seat belt assembly in a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury or death.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the vehicles for suspect seat codes and will replace the existing 12 seat tethers with new 13.5 tethers.  The recall began on october 7, 2005.  Owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7825.

Notes
International recall no.  05519.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #3 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Posted on: 2009-10-05
Description
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2003 through 2008 heavy trucks manufactured between april 1, 2003 and december 21, 2007, equipped with caterpillar c15 engines.  The variable valve actuation (vva) oil line may wear against the p-clips retaining the oil line, causing an oil leak.

Consequence
An oil leak could result in a fire.

Corrective Action
Navistar is working with caterpillar to repair the engines free of charge.  Please see 09e-020.  The safety recall began on october 23, 2009.  Owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986 or navistar at 1-260-461-1890.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.