ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES A DEFECT MAY EXIST IN THE ACCELERATOR LINKAGE BALL JOINTS WHICH COULD CAUSE
— Recall Campaign #77V234000
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES A DEFECT MAY EXIST IN THE ACCELERATOR LINKAGE BALL JOINTS WHICH COULD CAUSE BINDING AND MAY LOCK THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL IN A PARTIALLY OR FULLY OPEN THROTTLE POSITION.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 2,340 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
77V234000
| Manufacturer: | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | December 28, 1977 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 77V234000 |
| Units affected: | 2,340 |
- Description:
- ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES A DEFECT MAY EXIST IN THE ACCELERATOR LINKAGE BALL JOINTS WHICH COULD CAUSE BINDING AND MAY LOCK THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL IN A PARTIALLY OR FULLY OPEN THROTTLE POSITION.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- DEALER WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE BALL JOINTS, FREE OF CHARGE.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: THROTTLE LINKAGE;ACCELERATOR.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE SPEEDCONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.