1985 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER S SERIES Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 86V046000 on 03/30/1986
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1985 - 01/31/1986
- Affected:
- 10,002
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- Replace fuel injection pump governor housing with a new housing containing new bushings free of contamination.
- Notes:
- System: fuel injector pump. vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.
- Campaign:
- 86V052000 on 04/23/1986
- Component:
- Seat belts:front:anchorage
- Manufactured:
- 06/30/1985 - 02/28/1986
- Affected:
- 5,940
- Defect:
- The seat belts loosen as truck is driven. the non locking retractor takes up any belt slack, giving false impression that the belt is still tight. consequence of defect: the defect can increase the possibility of injury to the belt wearer in event of a vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- Replace inboard driver and passenger seat belt halves with longer belts that assure proper locking angle between belt webbing and buckle.
- Notes:
- System: seat belts. vehicle description: heavy-duty trucks built with new style retractor type seat belts with scabbards.
- Campaign:
- 87V005000 on 02/01/1987
- Component:
- Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
- Manufactured:
- 08/31/1977 - 11/30/1986
- Affected:
- 101,072
- Defect:
- Engine and brake backup system have common electrical power source; engine could die from electrical failure of the main power feed from the alternator.
- Consequence:
- This could result in brake failure which could result ina crash without prior warning.
- Correction:
- Separate engine and brake back up circuits.
- Notes:
- System: electrical.vehicle description: cargostar and s series 1600-2100 model trucks and buses.
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