The problem
On certain heavy duty trucks, the engine electrical harness can chafe against sharp edges on the engine.
The risk
Sudden acceleration, activation of the engine compression brake, engine speed dropping to idle, alternator overload with possible fire, and a loss of engine ecm power resulting in engine shutdown could occur without warning.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the harness to determine if it is damaged. If damaged, the engine harness will be repaired. All harnesses will be re-routed and stand-off brackets will be added. The recall began on september 8, 2004. Owners can contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
Contacts
International recall no. 04511. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized International dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 04V307000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.