Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 93V025000

Vehicle speed control: linkages

NAVISTAR INTL CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1993-02-22.

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V025000

Vehicle speed control: linkages

Component
Vehicle speed control: linkages
Manufacturer
NAVISTAR INTL CORP.
Vehicles affected
598
Reported to NHTSA
1993-02-22
Owners notified
1993-03-23

Defect description

THE BRACKET THAT SUPPORTS AND POSITIONS THE HAND THROTTLE CABLE AT THE ACCELERATOR ROD CAN BE BENT OR MISALIGNED DURING BODY ASSEMBLY TO THE CHASSIS.

Safety risk

BENT OR MISALIGNED THROTTLE CABLES CAN CAUSE THEACCELERATOR TO STICK IN PARTIAL TO FULL THROTTLE POSITION, RESULTING A UNWANTEDVEHICLE SPEED AND A POSSIBLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE CURRENT THROTTLE CABLE BRACKET WITH A NEW BRACKET; INSTALL AT A DIFFERENT LOCATION.

Notes

SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES EQUIPPED WITH HAND THROTTLES.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 36001993 1992

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.