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1979 WESTERN RWL SERIES Recall - Campaign #81V156000

 
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1979 WESTERN RWL SERIES RECALL - #81V156000

RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL : SPRINGS

THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES PROVIDE LESS THAN THE REQUIRED TORQUE, CAUSING A SLUGGISH RETURN OF THE THROTTLE TO THE IDLE POSITION AFTER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS".

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Vehicle 1979 WESTERN RWL SERIES
Manufacturer MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Manufactured between 11/1/1978 - 8/1/1981
Recalled on 1/8/1982
Influenced by MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Owners Notified on 7/13/1982
# Affected 186
Recalled for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
 
Description THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES PROVIDE LESS THAN THE REQUIRED TORQUE, CAUSING A SLUGGISH RETURN OF THE THROTTLE TO THE IDLE POSITION AFTER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS".
Consequences
Corrective action NEW ANCHOR BRACKETS AND SPRING EXTENSIONS FOR THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS, WILL BE INSTALLED AT CORRECTED LOCATIONS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: FUEL; THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A FAILURE OF THE ACCELERATOR FUNCTION TO RESPONDNORMALLY COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT IN CERTAIN TRAFFIC SITUATIONS.
See also 1979 WESTERN RWL SERIES Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, SPRINGS, COIL SPRINGS

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1979 WESTERN RWL SERIES Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS

1979 WESTERN RWL SERIES Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
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