NHTSA Recall 03V070000: Starter assembly (electrical system)
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 142 vehicles. It affects 2003 International 8600.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V070000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 03504 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | March 6, 2003 |
| Owner notification | March 21, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain heavy duty trucks built with a caterpillar engine with a 4 degree tilt, the starter field-stud may contact the frame rail because of variations in the air gap between the field stud and the frame rail. Should the starter field stud contact the frame rail, there would be a direct full battery short to the frame (ground) when the starter is in the cranking mode.
Safety risk
A direct short may create a fire hazard and can result in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the starter nose cone. The new nose cone will reorient the starter stud farther away from the frame rail to completely eliminate the clearance issue. Owner notification began on march 21, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
Notes
International recall no.03504.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 03V070000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| International 8600 | 2003 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.