NHTSA recall 04V306000
Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables
International 7300 and 9 more
Reported Jun 30, 200418,545 vehicles affectedINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATIONMaker’s number 04510Built Oct 2, 2001 – May 19, 2004
The defect
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.
The risk
This could cause an electrical short and/or fire.
The 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.