Make : MACK | Model : RW | Year : 1989 |
Build Dates : 19870701 - 19920701 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 94V032000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19940527 | Date Received by ODI: 19940215 | Date Added to Database: 19940301 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MACK TRUCKS, INC | ||
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Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 39777 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM RECONFIGURATION TO COMPLY WITH ENGINE EMISSION STANDARDS CAUSE HIGHER ENGINE VIBRATION LEVELS WHICH LEAD TO EARLY WEAR AND COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE SECONDARY THROTTLE RETURN MECHANISM. |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT THE PRIMARY THROTTLE RETURN FAILS, FAILURE OF THE SECONDARY THROTTLE RETURN SYSTEM WOULD NOT PROVIDE PROTECTION AGAINST LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL. |
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Remedy:
A NEW PRODUCTION SECONDARY THROTTLE RETURN SYSTEM CONFIGURATION WILL BE INSTALLED. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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