OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
06V077000
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:hoses/lines/piping/fittings
Reported Mar 17, 2006 · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Summary
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE HOSE CONNECTING THE ENGINE BLOCK TO THE FRAME IS ROUTED NEAR THE ENGINE'S TURBOCHARGER. HEAT FROM THE TURBOCHARGER MAY CAUSE THE HOSE TO MELT.
Consequence
IF MELTING OF THE HOSE OCCURS, ENGINE OIL COULD SPRAY UPWARD ONTO THE SURFACE OF THE TURBOCHARGER HOUSING POSSIBLY CAUSING SMOKE OR A FIRE. THIS MAY LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HOSE FREE OF CHARGE WITH A HIGHER THERMAL RESISTANCE AND A KEVLAR REFLECTIVE HEAT WRAP WILL BE INSTALLED OVER THE NEW HOSE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 25, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
Notes
INTERNATIONAL RECALL NO. 06502.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO 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.
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Vehicle entries in this campaign
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