1979 MACK MS200P RECALL - #80V157000
RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL : SPRINGS
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1979 MACK MS200P |
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| Manufacturer |
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/1979 - 11/1/1980 |
| Recalled on |
1/13/1981 |
| Influenced by |
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
6/8/1981 |
| # Affected |
1,992 |
| Recalled for |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL INSTALL A SET OF REDESIGNED THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS AND MOUNTING BRACKETS FOR IMPROVED SERVICE LIFE AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| 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. |
| See also |
1979 MACK MS200P Recall for VISIBILITY, DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM, FAN/MOTOR
1979 MACK MS200P Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
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