Vehicle speed controlRecall 84V-091 · 1978–1984 International Harvester S Series

INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER recall 84V-091 covers 16,000 1978–1984 International Harvester S Series for a vehicle speed control problem, reported to NHTSA on August 14, 1984.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected16,0001 model

ReportedAug 14, 1984Owners notified Sep 14, 1984

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 84V091000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

THE ENGINE SHUTDOWN CABLE LOCATED BETWEEN THE DASH BOARD AND FIREWALL, MAY INTERFERE WITH THE ACCELERATOR LINKAGE.

What to do

The fix

ENGINE SHUTDOWN CABLE WILL BE REROUTED AND STRAPPED DOWN AS NECESSARY.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINES.SYSTEM: CARBURETION; ACCELERATOR CONTROL LINKAGE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE ENGINE MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE AND LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

International Harvester S Series1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984

Built from September 1, 1978 to May 1, 1984. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.