International Harvester S Series 1985
Model S Series made in 1985 by International Harvester got 1 investigation as well as 3 recalls. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and fuel system, gasoline.
Model 1985
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V005000 | NAVISTAR INTL CORP. | from 09/01/1977 to 12/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 101072 | 02/20/1987 | MFR | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | 01/29/1987 | 02/02/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Engine and brake backup system have common electrical power source; engine could die from electrical failure of the main power feed from the alternator. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in brake failure which could result ina crash without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Separate engine and brake back up circuits. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: electrical.vehicle description: cargostar and s series 1600-2100 model trucks and buses. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V046000 | NAVISTAR INTL CORP. | from 08/01/1985 to 02/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 10002 | 03/27/1986 | MFR | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | 03/21/1986 | 03/31/1986 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The fuel injection pump throttle shaft bushing may be contaminated with a heat sensitive liquid polymer which can solidify on the bushing at normal engine operating temperature and cause the throttle to stick. consequence of defect: throttle lever may stick and not return to low idle position after accelerator pedal is released. this could result in loss of vehicle control and lead to a vehicle crash without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace fuel injection pump governor housing with a new housing containing new bushings free of contamination. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel injector pump. vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V052000 | NAVISTAR INTL CORP. | from 07/01/1985 to 03/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 5940 | 04/15/1986 | MFR | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | 04/08/1986 | 04/24/1986 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The seat belts loosen as truck is driven. the non locking retractor takes up any belt slack, giving false impression that the belt is still tight. consequence of defect: the defect can increase the possibility of injury to the belt wearer in event of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace inboard driver and passenger seat belt halves with longer belts that assure proper locking angle between belt webbing and buckle. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: seat belts. vehicle description: heavy-duty trucks built with new style retractor type seat belts with scabbards. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| PE88082 | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | 07/18/1988 | 11/03/1988 | SUDDEN ACCELERATION | ||
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