Recall
International Harvester 3800 — 94V133000
NHTSA ID
94V133000
Make
International Harvester
Model
3800
Years Affected
1995
Recall Date
1994-07-19
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Units Affected
2,708
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THESE BUSES WERE BUILT WITH AN ADDITIONAL 3/4 INCH THICK PLYWOOD FLOOR AND EXTRA THICK FLOOR MATS FOR INCREASED INSULATION DURING COLD WEATHER. THE BOTTOM EDGE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, WHEN DEPRESSED, CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH THE HEAD OF A BOLT SECURING THE TRANSMISSION COVER TO THE FLOOR. THE ENGINE THROTTLE MAY NOT RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION.
Consequence
THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE 1/2 INCH FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.