International and International Harvester Recall 90V187000: Electrical System, 12v/24v/48v Battery

NHTSA recall 90V187000 · announced November 1, 1990 · filed by Navistar Intl Corp. · 2,399 units affected

The problem

POSITIVE JUMP START FEED STUD OR CABLE COULD MAKE ELECTRICAL CONTACT WITH MOUNTING BRACKET ON LEFT REAR UNDERSIDE OF SLEEPER BOX, CAUSING THE GROUND PATH TO BE THROUGH A SMALLER GAUGE WIRE.

The risk

HAVING THE GOUND PATH THROUGH A SMALLER GAUGE WIRE COULDCAUSE THE WIRE TO HEAT ENOUGH TO CAUSE AN IN CAB FIRE.

What to do

REVISE JUMP START FEED STUD MOUNTING TO PREVENT CONTACT BETWEEN THE STUD OR CABLE WITH THE BRACKET.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: JUMP START LEAD CABLES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS WITH FACTORY INSTALLED SLEEPER BOX.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1990 International 8300
• 1987 International Harvester 8300
• 1988 International Harvester 8300
• 1989 International Harvester 8300
• 1991 International Harvester 8300

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.