NHTSA Recall 86V007000
NHTSA Campaign Id 86V007000; Date: Jan. 17, 1986
Recalled Vehicles:
1981 Mack R Series; 1982 Mack R Series; 1983 Mack R Series; 1984 Mack R Series; 1981 Mack Rd Series; 1982 Mack Rd Series; 1983 Mack Rd Series; 1984 Mack Rd Series
Component: Vehicle Speed Control:cables
Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 26,760
Recall Summary:
The accelerator rod hole clearance is not adequate and can cause the accelerator linkage to bind. Consequence of defect: if binding occurs while in a full throttle position, accelerator control would be lost without warning and an accident could occur.
How to Fix:
Enlarge the accelerator rod hole to eliminate interference within accelerator linkage.
Recall Notes:
System: acceleration control linkage. Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks with e6 engines.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 27, 1986
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