INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 3800 1995: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 94V133000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | 3800 | 1995 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1994-08-02 | 1994-07-19 | 1994-07-26 |
Production Dates: 1994-02-01 - 1994-05-01
Manufacturers Involved: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2708
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THESE BUSES WERE BUILT WITH AN ADDITIONAL 3/4 INCH THICK PLYWOOD FLOOR AND EXTRA THICK FLOOR MATS FOR INCREASED INSULATION DURING COLD WEATHER. THE BOTTOM EDGE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, WHEN DEPRESSED, CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH THE HEAD OF A BOLT SECURING THE TRANSMISSION COVER TO THE FLOOR. THE ENGINE THROTTLE MAY NOT RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION.
THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
DEALERS WILL REMOVE 1/2 INCH FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
SYSTEM: FUEL; THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL; PEDAL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES AND SCHOOL BUSES.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT NAVISTAR SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-448-7825. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
