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NHTSA Recall 07V227000: Alternator/generator/regulator (electrical system)

INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 12 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the International 9200I.

12
vehicles potentially affected
4
models affected
2007
owners notified (June 29)
NHTSA campaign07V227000
Manufacturer campaign07507
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Report receivedJune 5, 2007
Owner notificationJune 29, 2007
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

On certain trucks, the diesel engine/generator unit can be started remotely by a person in the truck cab while its protective cover is removed; and under certain conditions the engine may re-start after the emergency fuel cutoff is used to shut down the unit.

Safety risk

An unexpected starting of the diesel engine/generator unit, when the protective cover is removed and maintenance is being performed, may result in personal injury.

Remedy

Dealers will update the auxiliary power system with a new electronic control unit containing programming to prevent diesel engine/generator operation while its protective cover is removed. New warning labels will be installed on the diesel engine/generator unit and cover. Orange conduit will be installed on all high voltage power cables. The recall began on june 29, 2007. Owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7825.

Notes

International recall no. 07507.customers may 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.

Vehicles covered by recall 07V227000

Make and modelModel years
International 9200I2007
International 9400I2007
International 9900I2007
International 9900IX2007

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.