Reported Jul 19, 19942,708 vehicles affectedINTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINEBuilt Feb 1, 1994 – May 1, 1994
The defect
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.
The risk
This can result in loss of vehicle control and an accident.
The remedy
Dealers will remove 1/2 inch from the bottom of the accelerator pedal.
System: fuel; throttle linkages and control; pedal.vehicle description: buses and school buses.note: if your vehicle IS presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy IS not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact navistar service center at 1-800-448-7825. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.