International on certain heavy duty trucks built with a detroit engine and a leece neville alternator.
The short version
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION reported a problem with the electrical system alternator/generator/regulator. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
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.
DEALERS WILL REROUTE AND REWIRE THE WIRING HARNESS TO THE ALTERNATOR, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 03V-072.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2002–2003 | International 9100i |
| 2003 | International 9200i |
| 2002–2003 | International 9400i |
| 2003 | International 9900i |
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