International · Canada · High
International 3700, 3800: Engine
Affects International 3700, 3800 · 1989–1991 — about 3K vehicles.
The hazard
DEFECT: THE THROTTLE WIRE MAY BECOME LODGED BETWEEN THE GROMMET AND THE EDGE OF THE HOLE IN THE ACCELERATOR ROD, CAUSING THE ACCELERATOR TO STICK AND NOT RETURN TO IDLE POSITION. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY AFFECT THE OPERATOR'S ABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. CORRECTION: A NEW CABLE GROMMET WITHOUT A SLOT AND A NEW CABLE STOP WILL BE INSTALLED. THE THROTTLE CABLE WILL ALSO BE READJUSTED.
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