2010 International 7400 Recalls - Vehicle Recall Information

Milwaukee County Fire Department ARFF 716 ( formerly Rescue 6)

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Milwaukee County Fire Department ARFF 716 ( formerly Rescue 6) is seen returning to the fire station at Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport. 716 is built on an International 7400 Chassis with a Navistar N9 330HP engine, carries 500 gallons of water with a Waterous 250 GP single stage pump and a 60 gallon foam tank. Other equipment includes a bumber turret, front bumber mounted winch, pumb and roll capibility; a dry chem system and a front mounted FLIR camera.

DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY

Posted on: 2010-03-17
Description
Navistar has notified nhtsa of a defect on certain model year 2008-2011 international trucks equipped with an optional jump start stud. Corrosion at the base of the stud may cause an electrical short between the stud and battery box.

Consequence
An electrical short may cause a vehicle fire.

Corrective Action
A final remedy has been established. Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles by installing a new jump start stud. Repairs will be preformed free of charge. An interim action will involve the removal of the jump start stud and the connecting cable. The safety recall began on september 10, 2010. Owners may contact international dealers at 1-800-448-7825.

Notes
Navistar's recall campaign number is10506.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 .

Recalls for 2010 International 7400

DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY