3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Posted on: 2004-03-04
Description
On certain conventional trucks equipped with pro-sleeper berths, water intrusion can be found in the bunk control panel area and pool in the tops of the dome light, tv/vcr, and or refrigerator power switches.
Consequence
The circuit boards in the switches could heat up , possibly produce a flame or fire, and cause property damage, personal injury, or death.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install a water shield over the back of the entire bunk control panel. Owner notification began on july 16, 2004. Owners should contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
Notes
International recall no. 04503.customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Posted on: 2004-06-30
Description
On certain heavy duty trucks, the engine electrical harness can chafe against sharp edges on the engine.
Consequence
Sudden acceleration, activation of the engine compression brake, engine speed dropping to idle, alternator overload with possible fire, and a loss of engine ecm power resulting in engine shutdown could occur without warning.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the harness to determine if it is damaged. If damaged, the engine harness will be repaired. All harnesses will be re-routed and stand-off brackets will be added. The recall began on september 8, 2004. Owners can contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
Notes
International recall no. 04511. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Posted on: 2003-03-17
Description
On certain heavy duty trucks built with a detroit engine and a leece neville alternator. The electrical terminal at the alternator end of the cable that runs from the starter to the battery stud on the alternator may break off, due to vibration in the cable.
Consequence
If the terminal breaks off, the cab will lose all power, resulting in complete electrical failure and engine shutdown, which may result in a crash and potentially cause property damage, personal injury, or death.
Corrective Action
Dealers will reroute and rewire the wiring harness to the alternator. Owner notification began on march 13, 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.
Notes
International recall no. 03506.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).