International Truck & Engine Corporation | NHTSA Recall #96V239000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 96V239000 by International Truck & Engine Corporation. Includes 727 affected units, NAVISTAR/ACCELERATOR PEDALS, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: school buses equipped with the international i6 electronic engine and an extra thick bus body floor. the accelerator pedal to floor clearance is approximately 1.2 inches with a standard bus body floor. however, some customers ordered an additional 3/4 inch thick floor and extra thick floor mats to serve as insulation in cold climates. when this extra flooring is used, the bottom edge of the accelerator pedal, when depressed, can come in contact with the floor.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the flooring on these buses to insure there is a minimum of 1/4 inch clearance. on buses with less than 1/4 inch clearance, the dealer will remove the pedal and cut off the bottom of the pad to obtain the proper clearance.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 96V239000

Manufacturer: International Truck & Engine Corporation

Report Received Date: 1996-11-27T00:00:00

Subject: Navistar/accelerator pedals

Component: Vehicle Speed Control

Potentially Affected Units: 727

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: school buses equipped with the international i6 electronic engine and an extra thick bus body floor. the accelerator pedal to floor clearance is approximately 1.2 inches with a standard bus body floor. however, some customers ordered an additional 3/4 inch thick floor and extra thick floor mats to serve as insulation in cold climates. when this extra flooring is used, the bottom edge of the accelerator pedal, when depressed, can come in contact with the floor.

Consequence Summary: Should the accelerator pedal contact the floor, the pedal could get caught and not return to the idle position increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the flooring on these buses to insure there is a minimum of 1/4 inch clearance. on buses with less than 1/4 inch clearance, the dealer will remove the pedal and cut off the bottom of the pad to obtain the proper clearance.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 96V239000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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