Car Problem DataNHTSA records

1997 Navistar 8100

Routine

No owner complaints are on file for this vehicle. It has been recalled 1 time.

1 safety recall

Part 573 reports
Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal97V143002
Filed Sep 8, 19973,292 vehiclesInternational Truck & Engine Corporation

Defect. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES AND HEAVY TRUCK CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS N-14, CATERPILLAR, AND DETROIT DIESEL ELECTRONIC ENGINES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ROD MATERIAL IS EXCESSIVELY BRITTLE AND CAN BREAK DURING A FULL THROTTLE APPLICATION.

Risk. THE UNEXPECTED BREAKAGE CAN RESULT IN THE INABILITY TO ACCELERATE THE VEHICLE PROPERLY INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRONIC ACCELERATOR PEDAL RODS WITH NEW RODS.

Across model years

Worst on record: 1999
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
19990300Routine
19980100Routine
1997 — this page0100Routine

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No unusual pattern of severe incidents in the complaint record.

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Most recent recall on file: Sep 8, 1997. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.