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NHTSARecalled Jun 27, 1995 · #95V127000

FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES:ACCELERATOR:FLEXIBLE

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THE WIRE END OF THE HAND THROTTLE CABLE PASSES THROUGH A SPLIT PLASTIC GROMMET IN THE ACCELERATOR ROD. THIS WIRE CAN WORK THROUGH THE SLOT IN THE GROMMET AND BECOME LODGED BETWEEN THE GROMMET AND THE EDGE OF THE HOLE IN THE ACCELERATOR ROD. IF THE THROTTLE WIRE BECOMES LODGED, THE ACCELERATOR CAN STICK AND NOT RETURN TO IDLE POSITION POTENTIALLY AFFECTING THE OPERATOR'S ABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE AND INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.

Product details

Product
FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES:ACCELERATOR:FLEXIBLE
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL REPAIR BUSES BY INSTALLING A NEW CABLE GROMMET WITHOUT A SLOT; INSTALL A NEW CABLE STOP; AND READJUST THE THROTTLE CABLE.

View the official CPSC notice