INTERNATIONAL CS 1999: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
| Make : INTERNATIONAL | Model : CS | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : 1998-06-01 - 1999-05-31 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 01V270000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2001-10-30 | Date Received by ODI: 2001-08-26 | Date Added to Database: 2001-09-04 |
| Manufacturers Involved: IC CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1432 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH I-6 ENGINES, PLYWOOD FLOORS, AND A DRIVER INSULATION PACKAGE, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN STICK IN EITHER A PARTIAL OR FULL THROTTLE POSITION. |
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Consequence:
A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR IF THE THROTTLE IS STUCK AND CANNOT RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION, WHICH MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH. |
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Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS TO INSPECT AND REPAIR THE BUS"ES" FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 30, 2001. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AMTRAN AT 800-843-5615. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
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Notes:
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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