1997 Navistar 2000, Navistar 3600 and others recall: accelerator pedal

International Truck & Engine Corporation reported this safety recall on September 8, 1997. It covers about 3,292 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 3,292
reported: Sep 8, 1997
owners notified: Jan 22, 1998

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

What is wrong: Vehicle description: buses and heavy truck chassis equipped with cummins n-14, caterpillar, and detroit diesel electronic 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 97V143002

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 97V143002

Is there a recall on the 1997 Navistar 2000, Navistar 3600 and others accelerator pedal?

Yes. Recall 97V143002, reported on September 8, 1997, covers about 3,292 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 97V143002?

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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