Recall
International Harvester Paystar — 86V046000
NHTSA ID
86V046000
Make
International Harvester
Model
Paystar
Years Affected
1986
Recall Date
1986-03-21
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Units Affected
10,002
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP THROTTLE SHAFT BUSHING MAY BE CONTAMINATED WITH A HEAT SENSITIVE LIQUID POLYMER WHICH CAN SOLIDIFY ON THE BUSHING AT NORMAL ENGINE OPERATING TEMPERATURE AND CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO STICK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THROTTLE LEVER MAY STICK AND NOT RETURN TO LOW IDLE POSITION AFTER ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
REPLACE FUEL INJECTION PUMP GOVERNOR HOUSING WITH A NEW HOUSING CONTAINING NEW BUSHINGS FREE OF CONTAMINATION.
Affected Vehicles
International Harvester Paystar
Model Years: 1986