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  NHTSA Recall 84V091000

NHTSA Campaign Id 84V091000; Date: Aug. 14, 1984

icon1 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

icon3 Recall Summary:

The engine shutdown cable located between the dash board and firewall, may interfere with the accelerator linkage.

icon2 How to Fix:

Engine shutdown cable will be rerouted and strapped down as necessary.

icon4 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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All recalls of International Harvester vehicles.

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