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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 03V072📅 Mar 17, 2003

2002–2003 International 9100I & 2002–2003 International 9400I + 2 more recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will reroute and rewire the wiring harness to the alternator. Owner notification began on march 13, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact international at 1-800-448-7825.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
03V072000
Manufacturer recall #
03506
Manufacturer
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
881
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Owner phone
1-800-448-7825
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 13, 2003
Built
Jun 8, 2001 – Nov 4, 2002
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
International recall no. 03506.customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 03V072 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 03V072?

2002–2003 International 9100I & 2002–2003 International 9400I + 2 more. 881 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized International dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-448-7825.