Defect Description For Recall
On Certain School And Transit Buses Equipped With Electronic Throttle Control/Accelerator Pedals Supplied By Williams Controls Industries, The Weld Attaching The Clevis To The Plate Has Insufficient Penetration And Could Allow The Clevis To Separate From The Plate.
Make Of Vehicle
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER
Model Of Vehicle
RE BUS
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
02V004010
Component Description
Vehicle Speed Control
Effect Of Defect
If The Clevis Separated From The Plate While The Vehicle Was In Use, The Vehicle Would Return To Idle, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
International Will Retrofit Vehicles With A New Pedal Rod And Bracket. Owner Notification Began December 16, 2002. Owners Who Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact International At 1-800-448-7825.
Vehicle Manufacturer
International Truck And Engine
Start Of Manufacture
19940207
End Of Manufacture
20020821
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
31145
Date Owners Notified
20021216
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
International Truck & Engine Corporation
Date Report Received
20020920
Make Campaign Number
2511