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NHTSARecalled Mar 17, 2006 · #06V077000

ENGINE HOSE ROUTING

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. 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.

Product details

Product
ENGINE HOSE ROUTING
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
International Motors, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice