NHTSA Campaign Id 84V091000; Date: Aug. 14, 1984
Recalled Vehicles:1978 International Harvester S Series; 1979 International Harvester S Series; 1980 International Harvester S Series; 1981 International Harvester S Series; 1982 International Harvester S Series; 1983 International Harvester S Series; 1984 International Harvester S Series
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Manufactured by: International Harvester
Affected Units:: 16,000
Recall Summary:The engine shutdown cable located between the dash board and firewall, may interfere with the accelerator linkage.
How to Fix:Engine shutdown cable will be rerouted and strapped down as necessary.
Recall Notes: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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 14, 1984
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