Vehicle speed control: linkagesRecall 93V-025 · 1992–1993 International Harvester 3600

NAVISTAR INTL CORP. recall 93V-025 covers 598 1992–1993 International Harvester 3600 for a vehicle speed control: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on February 22, 1993.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected5981 model
ReportedFeb 22, 1993Owners notified Mar 23, 1993
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 93V025000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The 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.

The 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.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE THE CURRENT THROTTLE CABLE BRACKET WITH A NEW BRACKET; INSTALL AT A DIFFERENT LOCATION.

SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES EQUIPPED WITH HAND THROTTLES.

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

Built from March 1, 1991 to November 1, 1992. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.