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NHTSA recall 81V156000

Vehicle speed control › Springs

Western Rwl Series and 1 more

Reported Dec 29, 1981186 vehicles affectedMACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATEDBuilt Nov 1, 1978 – Aug 1, 1981

The defect

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".

The remedy

New anchor brackets and spring extensions for the throttle return springs, will be installed at corrected locations without charge to owner.

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Vehicles in this recall

Western Rwl Series
1978197919801981
Western Rws Series
1978197919801981

Notes

Vehicle description: trucks.system: fuel; throttle return springs.consequences of defect: a failure of the accelerator function to respondnormally could cause an accident in certain traffic situations.