Auto Recalls for Consumers

1997 NAVISTAR 3600 Recall - Campaign #97V143002

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1997 NAVISTAR 3600 RECALL - #97V143002

RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL : ACCELERATOR PEDAL

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.

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Vehicle 1997 NAVISTAR 3600
Manufacturer INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Manufactured between 11/1/1996 - 7/1/1997
Recalled on 1/12/1998
Influenced by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Owners Notified on 1/22/1998
# Affected 3,292
Recalled for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Description 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.
Consequences THE UNEXPECTED BREAKAGE CAN RESULT IN THE INABILITY TO ACCELERATE THE VEHICLE PROPERLY INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRONIC ACCELERATOR PEDAL RODS WITH NEW RODS.
Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JANUARY 6, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
See also 1997 NAVISTAR 3600 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, GASOLINE

1997 NAVISTAR 3600 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, ROD, RELAY, CONNECTING
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