NHTSA Campaign 86V067000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Issued by MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED · Reported May 27, 1986 · 830 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
REPLACE BOTH BUSHINGS IN THE GOVERNOR HOUSING.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MACK | CS 200 | 1985 | 830 |
| MACK | CS 200 | 1986 | 830 |
| MACK | CS 250 | 1985 | 830 |
| MACK | CS 250 | 1986 | 830 |
| MACK | MS200 | 1985 | 830 |
| MACK | MS200 | 1986 | 830 |
| MACK | MS250 | 1985 | 830 |
| MACK | MS250 | 1986 | 830 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 86V067000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.