International · Canada · Crit
International 2675, 8300 +10 more: Engine
Affects International 2675, 8300, 2375, 2575, 2674, 2574, 5070, 2275, 9700, 9670, 9370, 9300 · 1988 — about 531 vehicles.
The hazard
THE CUMMINS MODEL 1988NT SERIES ENGINES ON THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE OIL COOLER GASKETS. DURING HIGH LOAD/HIGH TEMPERATURE ENGINE OPERATION, LOSS OF LUBRICATING OIL MAY OCCUR RAPIDLY AND MAY LEAD TO FIRE FROM OIL BEING SPRAYED ONTO HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM PARTS. CORRECTION: POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE GASKETS WILL BE REPLACED WITH IMPROVED STEEL CORE GASKETS.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational