Recall 03V072000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 03V072000. Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR. 881 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
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.
Defect Summary
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.
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.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
Recalls Affecting the Same Makes
Campaigns touching INTERNATIONAL from other manufacturers (last 3 years)
Same-Make Recall Activity
| Campaign | Report Date | Manufacturer | Component | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V084000 | Feb 12, 2026 | INTERNATIONAL MOTORS, LLC | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL:SOFTWARE | 204 |
| 25V817000 | Nov 25, 2025 | INTERNATIONAL MOTORS, LLC | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 678 |
| 25V806000 | Nov 20, 2025 | INTERNATIONAL MOTORS, LLC | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE | 11,418 |
| 25V781000 | Nov 13, 2025 | INTERNATIONAL MOTORS, LLC | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 1,303 |
| 25V763000 | Nov 6, 2025 | INTERNATIONAL MOTORS, LLC | PARKING BRAKE | 159 |
| 25V702000 | Oct 15, 2025 | INTERNATIONAL MOTORS, LLC | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CLUTCHES/BANDS:ACTUATORS/SOLENOIDS | 97 |
| 25V534000 | Aug 21, 2025 | INTERNATIONAL MOTORS, LLC | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | 1,175 |
| 25V502000 | Aug 6, 2025 | INTERNATIONAL MOTORS, LLC | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID | 4,764 |
| 25V501000 | Aug 5, 2025 | INTERNATIONAL MOTORS, LLC | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 1,129 |
| 25V414000 | Jun 25, 2025 | INTERNATIONAL MOTORS, LLC | PARKING BRAKE | 12,004 |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.