1997 Navistar 3800 and Navistar 4700 recall: accelerator pedal
International Truck And Engine reported this safety recall on September 8, 1997. It covers about 2,235 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2,235
- reported
- Sep 8, 1997
- owners notified
- Oct 9, 1997
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: buses and heavy truck chassis equipped with t444e engines. The accelerator pedal rod material is excessively brittle and can break during a full throttle application.
- Risk
- The unexpected breakage can result in the inability to accelerate the vehicle properly increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the electronic accelerator pedal rods with new rods.
Recall number 97V143001
Affected vehicles
- Navistar 3800 1997 1997
- Navistar 4700 1997 1997
Questions about recall 97V143001
Is there a recall on the 1997 Navistar 3800 and Navistar 4700 accelerator pedal?
Yes. Recall 97V143001, reported on September 8, 1997, covers about 2,235 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 97V143001?
Dealers will replace the electronic accelerator pedal rods with new rods.
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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