NHTSA Recall 86V046000
NHTSA Campaign Id 86V046000; Date: Mar. 21, 1986
Recalled Vehicles:
1985 International Harvester Cargostar Series; 1986 International Harvester Cargostar Series; 1985 International Harvester Paystar; 1986 International Harvester Paystar; 1985 International Harvester S Series; 1986 International Harvester S Series
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System
Manufactured by: Navistar Intl Corp.
Affected Units:: 10,002
Recall Summary:
The fuel injection pump throttle shaft bushing may be contaminated with a heat sensitive liquid polymer which can solidify on the bushing at normal engine operating temperature and cause the throttle to stick. Consequence of defect: throttle lever may stick and not return to low idle position after accelerator pedal is released. This could result in loss of vehicle control and lead to a vehicle crash without prior warning.
How to Fix:
Replace fuel injection pump governor housing with a new housing containing new bushings free of contamination.
Recall Notes:
System: fuel injector pump. Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 27, 1986
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