Defect Description For Recall
Four Compression Backplate Retaining Fasteners On The Turbo-Charger Were Torqued Only Hand Tight. This Allows The Fasteners To Loosen, And Causes Oil To Leak Into The Compressor Air Side Of The Turbo-Charger Which, When Coupled With The Heat Precipitated By The Compressor And The Mixing Action Of The Compressor Wheel, Can Result In An Air/Oil Mixture That Fuels The Engine.
Make Of Vehicle
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER
Model Of Vehicle
2554
Year
1995
Recall Campaign Number
94V144000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Turbo/Supercharger
Effect Of Defect
When This Occurs, Engine Run-On And Subsequent Loss Of Operator Control Via The Normal Throttle Mechanism Can Occur, Which Could Result In A Vehicle Accident.
Fix Defect
Replace The Suspect Turbo-Charger With A New Turbo-Charger.
Vehicle Manufacturer
International Truck And Engine
Start Of Manufacture
19940101
End Of Manufacture
19940301
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
373
Date Owners Notified
19940823
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
International Truck & Engine Corporation
Date Report Received
19940802