International Harvester 3800: Accelerator pedal

Date

July 19, 1994

Filed by

International Truck And Engine

Vehicles

International Harvester 3800 (1995)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

International Truck & Engine Corporation

Component

Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

2708

What can happen

This Can result in loss of Vehicle Control And an accident.

Remedy

Dealers will remove 1/2 inch from The bottom of The accelerator pedal.

Recall notes

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.

Owner notification date

Aug. 2, 1994

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

94V133000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.