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🔥 Fire risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 07V020📅 Jan 29, 2007

2002–2007 International 9100 & 2002–2007 International 9200 + 2 more recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's 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.

💥 The risk

This rubbing may cause an electrical short or a fire which CAN result in property damage, personal injury or death.

🔧 The fix

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.

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
07V020000
Manufacturer recall #
07501
Manufacturer
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
21,643
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Owner phone
1-800-448-7825
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 20, 2007
Built
Apr 1, 2002 – Dec 25, 2006
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
International recall no. 07501.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 07V020 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 07V020?

2002–2007 International 9100 & 2002–2007 International 9200 + 2 more. 21,643 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.