NHTSA Recall 80V157000
NHTSA Campaign Id 80V157000; Date: Dec. 2, 1980
Recalled Vehicles:
1979 Mack Ms200p; 1980 Mack Ms200p
Component: Vehicle Speed Control:springs
Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 1,992
Recall Summary:
Chafing may occur between the throttle return springs and their mounting brackets and can cause the hook end of the spring to wear prematurely and eventually break.
How to Fix:
Dealer will install a set of redesigned throttle return springs and mounting brackets for improved service life at no charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks. System: fuel; throttle return springs and mounting brackets. Consequences of defect: in the event of such a failure, the engine will go intohalf throttle position. This could cause the vehicle to become uncontrollable,possibly resulting in a vehicle accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 8, 1981
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