THE BRACKET THAT SUPPORTS AND POSITIONS THE HAND THROTTLE CABLE AT THE ACCELERATOR ROD CAN BE BENT OR
— Recall Campaign #93V025000
THE BRACKET THAT SUPPORTS AND POSITIONS THE HAND THROTTLE CABLE AT THE ACCELERATOR ROD CAN BE BENT OR MISALIGNED DURING BODY ASSEMBLY TO THE CHASSIS.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 598 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
93V025000
| Manufacturer: | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | February 22, 1993 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 93V025000 |
| Units affected: | 598 |
- Description:
- THE BRACKET THAT SUPPORTS AND POSITIONS THE HAND THROTTLE CABLE AT THE ACCELERATOR ROD CAN BE BENT OR MISALIGNED DURING BODY ASSEMBLY TO THE CHASSIS.
- Consequeces:
- BENT OR MISALIGNED THROTTLE CABLES CAN CAUSE THEACCELERATOR TO STICK IN PARTIAL TO FULL THROTTLE POSITION, RESULTING A UNWANTEDVEHICLE SPEED AND A POSSIBLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
- Corrective action:
- REPLACE THE CURRENT THROTTLE CABLE BRACKET WITH A NEW BRACKET; INSTALL AT A DIFFERENT LOCATION.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES EQUIPPED WITH HAND THROTTLES.