Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Buses And Heavy Truck Chassis Equipped With Cummins N-14, Caterpillar, And Detroit Diesel Electronic Engines. The Accelerator Pedal Rod Material Is Excessively Brittle And Can Break During A Full Throttle Application.
Make Of Vehicle
NAVISTAR
Model Of Vehicle
8100
Year
1997
Recall Campaign Number
97V143002
Component Description
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
Effect Of Defect
The Unexpected Breakage Can Result In The Inability To Accelerate The Vehicle Properly Increasing The Risk Of A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Electronic Accelerator Pedal Rods With New Rods.
Vehicle Manufacturer
International Truck & Engine Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19961101
End Of Manufacture
19970701
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
3292
Date Owners Notified
19980122
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
International Truck & Engine Corporation
Date Report Received
19970908
Make Campaign Number
97508