IllustrationREAR UNIVERSAL JOINT ON DRIVESHAFT FAILED, CAUSING THE DRIVESHAFT TO STRIKE THE GROUND DAMAGING THE FLANGES ON THE DRIVESHAFT. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). MJS
1989 International Harvester 8300
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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Power Train complaints
1 reportsOfficial recalls
190V187000 · Electrical SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V Battery
Nov 1, 1990
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: HAVING THE GOUND PATH THROUGH A SMALLER GAUGE WIRE COULDCAUSE THE WIRE TO HEAT ENOUGH TO CAUSE AN IN CAB FIRE.
Remedy: REVISE JUMP START FEED STUD MOUNTING TO PREVENT CONTACT BETWEEN THE STUD OR CABLE WITH THE BRACKET.
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NHTSA investigations
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