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International Harvester 3600 Recall 93V025: Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages

NHTSA campaign 93V025, reported February 22, 1993, 598 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 93V025NAVISTAR INTL CORP.
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
Problem
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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.

Affected vehicles

International Harvester 360019921993