Recall 07V-180: 2007–2008 International 7600, 2007–2008 International 8600 and 4 more

INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION recall for fuel system, diesel, reported to NHTSA on Apr 24, 2007, covering about 700 vehicles.

NHTSA number
07V-180
Report date
Apr 24, 2007
Vehicles affected
700
Owners notified
May 11, 2007

The problem

On certain trucks equipped with davco fuel pro 382 heated fuel filters, when the key is in the 'on' position, the pre-heater, located in the fuel filter base, is energized.

The risk

If this pre-heater is energized while maintenance is being performed on the fuel filter, diesel fuel could ignite within the filter housing. A fire within the fuel filter housing may spread possibly resulting in property damage or personal injury.

The fix

Dealers will inspect the fuel filters and fuel heaters and, if necessary, will replace the fuel heater. The recall began on may 11, 2007. Owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7825.

Notes

International recall no. 07506.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.

Recall details

ManufacturerINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
ComponentFuel System, Diesel
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number07V180000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
International 76002007, 2008All years
International 86002007, 2008All years
International 9200I2007, 2008All years
International 9400I2007, 2008All years
International 9900I2007, 2008All years
International Prostar2007, 2008All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 07V-180?

On certain trucks equipped with davco fuel pro 382 heated fuel filters, when the key is in the 'on' position, the pre-heater, located in the fuel filter base, is energized.

How is recall 07V-180 fixed?

Dealers will inspect the fuel filters and fuel heaters and, if necessary, will replace the fuel heater. The recall began on may 11, 2007. Owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7825.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.