The problem
On certain 4x2 and 6x4 heavy duty trucks, 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 chafing could cause an electrical short and/or fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if any chafing has occurred between positive and negative cables. If there is no evidence of chafing, then a saddle clamp will be installed to ensure cables will not rub. If there is evidence of chafing, the damaged cables will be replaced and the swivel saddle clamp installed. The recall began on august 22, 2005. Owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
Contacts
International recall no. 05514. 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.
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 05V296000.
- 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.