| Make : INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | Model : PAYSTAR | Year : 1985 |
| Build Dates : 19850801 - 19860201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 86V046000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19860327 | Date Received by ODI: 19860321 | Date Added to Database: 19860331 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: NAVISTAR INTL CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 10002 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
REPLACE FUEL INJECTION PUMP GOVERNOR HOUSING WITH A NEW HOUSING CONTAINING NEW BUSHINGS FREE OF CONTAMINATION. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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