1978 WESTERN RWS 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".
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1978 WESTERN RWS SERIES |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
1978 WESTERN RWS SERIES Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, SPRINGS, COIL SPRINGS
1978 WESTERN RWS SERIES Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
1978 WESTERN RWS SERIES Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS
1978 WESTERN RWS SERIES Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
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