International · Canada · High
International 4700, 1754 +5 more: Engine
Affects International 4700, 1754, 1954, 1853, 1854, 4900, 3800 · 1989–1990 — about 1K vehicles.
The hazard
THE SCREW WHICH CONNECTS THE RACK TO THE GOVERNOR LINKAGE INSIDE THE BOSCH FUEL INJECTION PUMP MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT TORQUE ON THE RETAINING NUT. WITH INSUFFICIENT TORQUE, THE NUT MAY WORK LOOSE ALLOWING THE SCREW TO FALL OUT. IF THIS SHOULD OCCUR, THE GOVERNOR LINKAGE WOULD SEPARATE FROM THE RACK RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL OVER ENGINE SPEED. THIS COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CORRECTION: FUEL PUMP RACK TO GOVERNOR LINKAGE SCREW WILL BE RETORQUED.
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