Recall 94V144000: 1994–1995 International Harvester 8100 and 4 other models

Report received

Aug 2, 1994

Manufacturer

International truck and engine

Potentially affected

373vehicles

Model years

1994–1995

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Four compression backplate retaining fasteners on the turbo-charger were torqued only hand tight. This allows the fasteners to loosen, and causes oil to leak into the compressor air side of the turbo-charger which, when coupled with the heat precipitated by the compressor and the mixing action of the compressor wheel, can result in an air/oil mixture that fuels the engine.

Possible consequence

When this occurs, engine run-on and subsequent loss of operator control via the normal throttle mechanism can occur, which could result in a vehicle accident.

Remedy

Replace the suspect turbo-charger with a new turbo-charger.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1994 International Harvester 38003 complaints
• 1995 International Harvester 38008 complaints
• 1994 International Harvester 47001 complaints
• 1995 International Harvester 47002 complaints
• 1994 International Harvester 48000 complaints
• 1995 International Harvester 48000 complaints
• 1994 International Harvester 49000 complaints
• 1995 International Harvester 49001 complaints
• 1994 International Harvester 81000 complaints
• 1995 International Harvester 81000 complaints