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2003 International 9100 problems

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Owner complaints
0
Recalls
2
Service bulletins
78

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Recalls 2

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cablesReported January 29, 2007 · 21,643 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
This rubbing may cause an electrical short or a fire which can result in property damage, personal injury or death.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 07V020000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported February 27, 2004 · 83,312 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
The circuit boards in the switches could heat up , possibly produce a flame or fire, and cause property damage, personal injury, or death.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 04V100000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2003 International 9100 78

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