International Truck & Engine Corporation | NHTSA Recall #02V004010
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V004010 by International Truck & Engine Corporation. Includes 31,145 affected units, INTERNATIONAL/THROTTLE CONTROL/ACCELERATOR PEDAL, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
On certain school and transit buses equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries, the weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis to separate from the plate.
Corrective Action
International will retrofit vehicles with a new pedal rod and bracket. owner notification began december 16, 2002. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact international at 1-800-448-7825.