Ihc · Canada · Mod
Ihc Cargostar, Paystar +1 more: Fuel System
Affects Ihc Cargostar, Paystar, S Series · 1985–1986 — about 2K vehicles.
The hazard
THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP THROTTLE SHAFT BUSHING MAY BE CONTAMINATED WITH A HEAT SENSITIVE CASTING SEALER WHICH CAN SOLIDIFY ON THE BUSHING AT NORMAL ENGINE OPERATING CONDITIONS AND CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO STICK. THIS CAN RESULT IN THE THROTTLE LEVER NOT RETURNING TO LOW IDLE POSITION AFTER THE PEDAL IS RELEASED AND COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
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