NHTSA Recall 86V067000
Filed by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Component: Vehicle Speed Control. Reported 1986-05-27. An estimated 830 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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 the manufacturer will do
REPLACE BOTH BUSHINGS IN THE GOVERNOR HOUSING.
Notes
SYSTEM: THROTTLE SHAFT AND BUSHINGS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, MIDLINER.