Mack 1985–1986 Vehicle Speed Control recall
Recalled May 27, 1986 · NHTSA recall 86V067000 · Mack
Remedy
REPLACE BOTH BUSHINGS IN THE GOVERNOR HOUSING.
Units
830 units
Description
THE SEALANT USED ON THE INJECTION PUMP COULD PENETRATE THROUGH THE BUSHING AND GET BETWEEN THE THROTTLE SHAFT AND BUSHINGS CAUSING THE SHAFT TO BIND. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THROTTLE SHAFT SEIZURE MAY CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STAY ON FULL THROTTLE, AND RESULT IN LOSS OF OPERATOR CONTROL AND POSSIBLY AN ACCIDENT.
What to do
REPLACE BOTH BUSHINGS IN THE GOVERNOR HOUSING.
Product
Mack CS 200 · Mack CS 250 · Mack MS200 · Mack MS250
Manufacturer(s)
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →