NHTSA recall 86V046000
Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
International Harvester Cargostar Series and 2 more
Reported Mar 21, 198610,002 vehicles affectedNAVISTAR INTL CORP.Built Aug 1, 1985 – Feb 1, 1986
The defect
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.
The remedy
Replace fuel injection pump governor housing with a new housing containing new bushings free of contamination.