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1996-1997 International Harvester 3800 recall: accelerator pedal

International Truck And Engine reported this safety recall on November 27, 1996. It covers about 727 vehicles.

vehicles affected
727
reported
Nov 27, 1996
owners notified
Dec 13, 1996

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
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 number 96V239000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 96V239000

Is there a recall on the 1996-1997 International Harvester 3800 accelerator pedal?

Yes. Recall 96V239000, reported on November 27, 1996, covers about 727 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 96V239000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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