1999 MACK RB RECALL - #00V230003
RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL : ACCELERATOR PEDAL
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FELSTED ELECTRONIC ACCELERATOR PEDALS. THE RETURN SPRINGS CAN BREAK ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDALS THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH STAINLESS STEEL OR ELECTROPLATED WIRE RETURN SPRINGS.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1999 MACK RB |
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| Manufacturer |
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
2/1/1999 - 8/31/2000 |
| Recalled on |
11/1/2000 |
| Influenced by |
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
12/12/2000 |
| # Affected |
45,866 |
| Recalled for |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FELSTED ELECTRONIC ACCELERATOR PEDALS. THE RETURN SPRINGS CAN BREAK ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDALS THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH STAINLESS STEEL OR ELECTROPLATED WIRE RETURN SPRINGS. |
| Consequences |
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE PEDAL TO GO TO FULL THROTTLE IF BOTH RETURN SPRINGS BREAK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
REPLACEMENT ACCELERATOR PEDALS EQUIPPED WITH RETURN SPRINGS MANUFACTURED OF MUSIC WIRE WITH ONE ADDITIONAL COIL ON EACH SPRING AND WITH AN ORGANIC COATING, ELIMINATING ELECTROPLATING WILL BE INSTALLED. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 13, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MACK AT 1-610-709-3011. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1999 MACK RB Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
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