Recall 81V156000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS Defect in 1978-1981 WESTERN RWL SERIES
RECALL This recall affects up to 186 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 81V156000 |
| Manufacturer | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Vehicles Affected | 186 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect 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".
Remedy
NEW ANCHOR BRACKETS AND SPRING EXTENSIONS FOR THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS, WILL BE INSTALLED AT CORRECTED LOCATIONS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Related Recalls for WESTERN
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07V121000 | 2001 WESTERN ALPINE COACH | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 6,188 | |
| 05V435000 | 2006 WESTERN ALPENLITE | WHEELS:RIM | 44 | |
| 05V250000 | 2005 WESTERN ALPINE COACH | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 89 | |
| 02V243000 | 2001 WESTERN ALPINE COACH | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 254 | |
| 04V372000 | 2005 WESTERN AVALANCHE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 78 | |
| 00V273002 | 2001 WESTERN ALPINE COACH | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 121 | |
| 95V210000 | 1995 WESTERN DREAMER | WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER | 127 | |
| 92V151000 | 1989 WESTERN TRAVELLITE | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 112 | |
| 90E041000 | 1991 WESTERN ALPINE | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 309 | |
| 89V017000 | 1989 WESTERN WESTERN STAR | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS | 1,134 |