NHTSA recall 05V567000
Engine and engine cooling
International 7600 and 2 more
The defect
On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with caterpillar diesel engines, the engine electrical ground cable that connects the engine block with the starter may be routed in a way that could cause chafing against the starter's positive battery cables.
The risk
If chafing occurs between the positive and negative cables, an electrical short may result and may cause a vehicle fire, possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury or death.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect the engine ground cables for proper routing. if any chafing IS found, the engine block ground cable will be replaced with a shorter (280mm) cable and any other damaged cables will be replaced and routed correctly free of charge. the recall began on december 21, 2005. owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7825.