Defect Description For Recall
The Base Of The Electronic Accelerator Pedal Is Made Of Die Cast Aluminum. The Base Mounts Directly To The Cab Firewall. The Cab Firewall Is Not Rigid Enough Or Flat Enough At The Mounting Surface, Causing Stress On The Accelerator Base That Will Cause The Mounting Pads On The Base Of The Pedal Assembly To Fail And Totally Separate From The Firewall.
Make Of Vehicle
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER
Model Of Vehicle
2674
Year
1994
Recall Campaign Number
94V196000
Component Description
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
Effect Of Defect
This Can Cause Loss Of Speed Control, Driver DistrAction, And Result In An Accident.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Accelerator Pedal Assembly And Install A Plate Between The Accelerator Mounting Base And The Firewall On Those Units Where The Base Is Not Broken And Has No Visible Signs Of A Crack. If The Base Is Broken Or Cracked, The Accelerator Assembly Will Be Replaced With A New Redesigned Accelerator Pedal Assembly.
Vehicle Manufacturer
International Truck And Engine
Start Of Manufacture
19940101
End Of Manufacture
19940601
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
6449
Date Owners Notified
19941017
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
International Truck & Engine Corporation
Date Report Received
19941007