NHTSA Recall 86V105000
NHTSA Campaign Id 86V105000; Date: Aug. 5, 1986
Recalled Vehicles:
1986 Mercedes Benz L1319
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corp.
Affected Units:: 850
Recall Summary:
The sealant used on rough aluminum governor housing of certain fuel injection pumps could penetrate through the bushing when the engine temperature gets up to operating temperature and gets between the throttle shaft and bushings cause the shaft to bind. Consequence of defect: if the shaft binds in the bushing and prevent the throttle shaft from returning to low idle position when accelerator is released, it may cause loss of vehicle control which could result in a vehicle accident.
How to Fix:
Replace throttle shaft bushings in the governor housing.
Recall Notes:
System: engine governor. Vehicle description: trucks equipped with om 366 la engines.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 25, 1986
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