Auto Recalls for Consumers

1990 INTERNATIONAL 3800 Recall - Campaign #95V127000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1990 INTERNATIONAL 3800 RECALL - #95V127000

RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL : CABLES

THE WIRE END OF THE HAND THROTTLE CABLE PASSES THROUGH A SPLIT PLASTIC GROMMET IN THE ACCELERATOR ROD. THIS WIRE CAN WORK THROUGH THE SLOT IN THE GROMMET AND BECOME LODGED BETWEEN THE GROMMET AND THE EDGE OF THE HOLE IN THE ACCELERATOR ROD.

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Vehicle 1990 INTERNATIONAL 3800
Manufacturer INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
Manufactured between 6/1/1988 - 3/1/1991
Recalled on 6/28/1995
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 8/29/1995
# Affected 21,742
Recalled for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Description THE WIRE END OF THE HAND THROTTLE CABLE PASSES THROUGH A SPLIT PLASTIC GROMMET IN THE ACCELERATOR ROD. THIS WIRE CAN WORK THROUGH THE SLOT IN THE GROMMET AND BECOME LODGED BETWEEN THE GROMMET AND THE EDGE OF THE HOLE IN THE ACCELERATOR ROD.
Consequences IF THE THROTTLE WIRE BECOMES LODGED, THE ACCELERATOR CAN STICK AND NOT RETURN TO IDLE POSITION POTENTIALLY AFFECTING THE OPERATOR'S ABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE AND INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL REPAIR BUSES BY INSTALLING A NEW CABLE GROMMET WITHOUT A SLOT; INSTALL A NEW CABLE STOP; AND READJUST THE THROTTLE CABLE.
Notes SYSTEM: FUEL; THROTTLE LINKAGES; ACCELERATOR; FLEXIBLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME,SHOULD CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
See also 1990 INTERNATIONAL 3800 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, POWER ASSIST, HYDRAULIC, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

1990 INTERNATIONAL 3800 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY

1990 INTERNATIONAL 3800 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN SIGNAL, SWITCH
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