International Truck & Engine Corporation | NHTSA Recall #94V133000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 94V133000 by International Truck & Engine Corporation. Includes 2,708 affected units, FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL:PEDAL, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

These buses were built with an additional 3/4 inch thick plywood floor and extra thick floor mats for increased insulation during cold weather. The bottom edge of the accelerator pedal, when depressed, can come in contact with the head of a bolt securing the transmission cover to the floor. The engine throttle may not return to the idle position.

Corrective Action

Dealers will remove 1/2 inch from the bottom of the accelerator pedal.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 94V133000
Report Received Date: 1994-07-19T00:00:00
Subject: Fuel:throttle linkages and control:pedal
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Potentially Affected Units: 2,708

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: These buses were built with an additional 3/4 inch thick plywood floor and extra thick floor mats for increased insulation during cold weather. The bottom edge of the accelerator pedal, when depressed, can come in contact with the head of a bolt securing the transmission cover to the floor. The engine throttle may not return to the idle position.
Consequence Summary: This can result in loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Corrective Action: Dealers will remove 1/2 inch from the bottom of the accelerator pedal.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-3wbw_b8ux-hnr5
NHTSA ID: 94V133000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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