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International 3900: Engine
Affects International 3900 · 1992–1994 — about 155 vehicles.
The hazard
THE HAND THROTTLE CABLE MAY CAUSE WEAR TO OR MAY SAW INTO THE ACCELERATOR ROD. IF THIS SHOULD HAPPEN, THE THROTTLE CABLE WIRE COULD CAUSE THE ACCELERATOR TO STICK AND PREVENT THE ENGINE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED. CORRECTION: ACCELERATOR ROD WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ROD WITH A HARDENED END.
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