Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 86V046000

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system

NAVISTAR INTL CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1986-03-21.

Recall campaignNHTSA 86V046000

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
Manufacturer
NAVISTAR INTL CORP.
Vehicles affected
10,002
Reported to NHTSA
1986-03-21
Owners notified
1986-03-27

Defect description

THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP THROTTLE SHAFT BUSHING MAY BE CONTAMINATED WITH A HEAT SENSITIVE LIQUID POLYMER WHICH CAN SOLIDIFY ON THE BUSHING AT NORMAL ENGINE OPERATING TEMPERATURE AND CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO STICK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THROTTLE LEVER MAY STICK AND NOT RETURN TO LOW IDLE POSITION AFTER ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE FUEL INJECTION PUMP GOVERNOR HOUSING WITH A NEW HOUSING CONTAINING NEW BUSHINGS FREE OF CONTAMINATION.

Notes

SYSTEM: FUEL INJECTOR PUMP. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.

Scope of coverage

6 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER Cargostar Series1986 1985
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER Paystar1986 1985
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER S Series1986 1985

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.