2000-2004 International 7300, International 7400 and others recall: cables

International Truck & Engine Corporation reported this safety recall on June 30, 2004. It covers about 18,545 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 18,545
reported: Jun 30, 2004
owners notified: Aug 16, 2004
related complaints: 1

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables

What is wrong: On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with international dt530, cummins, or caterpillar I-6 engines, the positive battery cable between the batteries and the starter may rub against an electrical ground cable between the starter and frame rail.
Risk: This could cause an electrical short and/or fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect for any chafing. If there is no evidence of chafing, a saddle clamp will be installed. If there is evidence of chafing, the damaged cables will be replaced and the saddle clamp installed. The recall began on august 16, 2004. Owners should contact international at 1‑800‑448‑7825.

Recall number 04V306000

Affected vehicles

International 7300 2001-2004 2001 2002 2003 2004
International 7400 2002-2004 2002 2003 2004
International 7500 2001-2004 2001 2002 2003 2004
International 7600 2002-2004 2002 2003 2004
International 7700 2003-2004 2003 2004
International 8500 2001-2004 2001 2002 2003 2004
International 8600 2002-2004 2002 2003 2004
International Harvester 4300 2000-2001 2000 2001
International Harvester 4400 2000-2001 2000 2001
International Harvester 7400 2001 2001

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about electrical problems.

2001 International 7300 2002 International 7300 2003 International 7300 2004 International 7300 2002 International 7400 2003 International 7400 2004 International 7400 2001 International 7500 2002 International 7500 2003 International 7500 2004 International 7500 2002 International 7600

Questions about recall 04V306000

Is there a recall on the 2000-2004 International 7300, International 7400 and others cables?

Yes. Recall 04V306000, reported on June 30, 2004, covers about 18,545 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 04V306000?

Dealers will inspect for any chafing. If there is no evidence of chafing, a saddle clamp will be installed. If there is evidence of chafing, the damaged cables will be replaced and the saddle clamp installed. The recall began on august 16, 2004. Owners should contact international at 1‑800‑448‑7825.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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