Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v batteryRecall 90V-187 · International and International Harvester vehicles
NAVISTAR INTL CORP. recall 90V-187 covers 2,399 International and International Harvester vehicles for a electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery problem, reported to NHTSA on November 1, 1990.
Source: NHTSA recall 90V187000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 fix
REVISE JUMP START FEED STUD MOUNTING TO PREVENT CONTACT BETWEEN THE STUD OR CABLE WITH THE BRACKET.
SYSTEM: JUMP START LEAD CABLES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS WITH FACTORY INSTALLED SLEEPER BOX.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 1987 to July 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.