Towing / Transportation / Storage
Towing
The preferred method is to tow the vehicle with the front wheels suspended. If towed with the rear wheels on
the ground, the drive shaft / propeller shaft must be removed between the drive motor and rear axle.
To improve traffic safety, the International
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eMV™ Series may be slowly (maximum of 5 mph [8 km/h]) moved
anytime over very short distances. The electric drive motor is connected to the wheels and generates electric
voltage as the wheels are rotated. Higher speed could cause damage to the drive motor, the high-voltage system
and represents a potential hazard.
Transportation
Inform the tow truck driver that reignition is possible at any time with a damaged high-voltage system. If possible,
use a thermal or infrared camera to check whether the battery stacks are cold before towing the truck. To ensure
that electric motor is not rotating, remove the drive shaft / propeller shaft before towing the vehicle to the next
location.
Storage
Damaged vehicles should be isolated outdoors until inspected. Open windows and doors during isolation to
avoid build-up of gases in the compartment. Separate the vehicle from all combustibles and structures by a
distance of at least 50 ft (15 m).
WARNING: To prevent personal injury and / or death, pay attention to secondary fire events. Even
days later secondary fire events cannot be excluded.
Please note, high voltage may still be present in high-voltage batteries and cables in Zone 3. To eliminate
high-voltage entirely, refer to high-voltage battery Removal procedures located in the eMV Technician Manual.
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