Safety defect investigations, technical specifications, and manufacturer repair notices for Canadian owners.
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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1989 International 8300 in Canada.
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR 3406 ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF THE GOVERNOR SERVE PIN. THIS WOULD RESULT IN THE ENGINE AND VEHICLE CONTINUING AT THEIR SAME RESPECTIVE SPEEDS UNTIL A CHANGE IN LOAD OCCURS (I.E. TERRAIN, BRAKES OR CLUTCH) AND COULD REDUCE ENGINE BRAKING WITH A SUBSEQUENT INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCES AND THE RISK OF A CRASH. CORRECTION: GOVERNORS WILL BE RE-WORKED TO ENSURE ADEQUATE PRESS FIT AND/OR STAKING AT THE ENDS OF THE SERVE PIN BORE.
A failure of this component (engine) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
THE JUMP START FEED STUD ON THE SLEEPER BOX COULD COME LOOSE FROM ITS BRACKET OR THE FEED STUD CABLE COULD COME LOOSE FROM THE STUD. THIS WOULD RESULT IN A GROUND PATH THROUGH A SMALL GAUGE WIRE WHICH COULD OVERHEAT RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE IN-CAB FIRE. CORRECTION: JUMP START FEED STUD MOUNTING WILL BE REVISED.
A failure of this component (electrical) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
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