NHTSA Recall 03V072000: Alternator/generator/regulator (electrical system)
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 881 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the International 9100I.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V072000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 03506 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR |
| Report received | March 6, 2003 |
| Owner notification | March 13, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain heavy duty trucks built with a detroit engine and a leece neville alternator. The electrical terminal at the alternator end of the cable that runs from the starter to the battery stud on the alternator may break off, due to vibration in the cable.
Safety risk
If the terminal breaks off, the cab will lose all power, resulting in complete electrical failure and engine shutdown, which may result in a crash and potentially cause property damage, personal injury, or death.
Remedy
Dealers will reroute and rewire the wiring harness to the alternator. Owner notification began on march 13, 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. 03506.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 03V072000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| International 9100I | 2002, 2003 |
| International 9200I | 2003 |
| International 9400I | 2002, 2003 |
| International 9900I | 2002, 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.