International · Canada · High
International 900, 700: Engine
Affects International 900, 700 · 1986–1989 — about 339 vehicles.
The hazard
THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE DEFECTIVE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS. THE TOOL USED TO FORM THE ENDS ON THE SPRING MAY HAVE LEFT A MARK IN THE SPRING CREATING A STRESS CONDITION WHICH MAY CAUSE THE END OF THE SPRING TO FATIGUE RAPIDLY. SHOULD BOTH THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS FAIL, IT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CORRECTION: THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS WILL BE REPLACED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational