Recalls for 1991 International Harvester 3900

DEFECT #1 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Posted on: 1993-12-16
Description
The hand throttle cable may be mis-aligned with the accelerator rod causing the hand throttle cable to saw into the accelerator rod.  This can cause the accelerator and hand throttle cable to bind in a partial or full throttle position.

Consequence
Should the accelerator rod and hand throttle cable bindin partial or full throttle position, loss of vehicle control could occur,resulting in an accident.

Corrective Action
Navistar dealers will replace the present accelerator rod with a new accelerator rod with a hardened end.  Owners are advised to disconnect the hand throttle until a new accelerator rod is available.

Notes
System: fuel; throttle linkages and controls.vehicle description: school buses.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact navistar service center at 1-219-461-1875.  Also contact the nationalhighway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.