Vehicle speed controlRecall 77V-234 · 1977 International Harvester Transtar Series
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER recall 77V-234 covers 2,340 1977 International Harvester Transtar Series for a vehicle speed control problem, reported to NHTSA on December 28, 1977.
Source: NHTSA recall 77V234000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 fix
DEALER WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE BALL JOINTS, FREE OF CHARGE.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.