International Harvester S Series 1986
Model S Series made in 1986 by International Harvester got 1 investigation as well as 4 recalls. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and fuel system, gasoline.
Model 1986
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. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V085000 | NAVISTAR INTL CORP. | from 04/01/1986 to 06/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 3226 | 07/22/1986 | MFR | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | 07/01/1986 | 07/09/1986 | 571 | 106 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Truck tractor to trailer hoses installed on these trucks may not meet adhesion requirements of fmvss 106, hydraulic brake hoses. the hose outer cover and braid did not with stand tensile force required by the standard. consequence of defect: the hose may fail causing partial loss of braking capability which could lead to a crash if all warnings related to possible hose failure were to go unheeded. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace hose assembly if of the suspect date code. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: air brakes coupling hose/fmvss 106. vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. | |||||||||||||||
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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