NHTSA recall 90V187000
Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
International 8300 and 1 more
Reported Nov 1, 19902,399 vehicles affectedNAVISTAR INTL CORP.Built Jan 1, 1987 – Jul 1, 1990
The defect
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.
The remedy
Revise jump start feed stud mounting to prevent contact between the stud or cable with the bracket.