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1979 MACK MS200P Recall - Campaign #80V157000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1979 MACK MS200P RECALL - #80V157000

RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL : SPRINGS

CHAFING MAY OCCUR BETWEEN THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS AND THEIR MOUNTING BRACKETS AND CAN CAUSE THE HOOK END OF THE SPRING TO WEAR PREMATURELY AND EVENTUALLY BREAK.

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Vehicle 1979 MACK MS200P
Manufacturer MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Manufactured between 7/1/1979 - 11/1/1980
Recalled on 1/13/1981
Influenced by MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Owners Notified on 6/8/1981
# Affected 1,992
Recalled for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Description CHAFING MAY OCCUR BETWEEN THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS AND THEIR MOUNTING BRACKETS AND CAN CAUSE THE HOOK END OF THE SPRING TO WEAR PREMATURELY AND EVENTUALLY BREAK.
Consequences
Corrective action DEALER WILL INSTALL A SET OF REDESIGNED THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS AND MOUNTING BRACKETS FOR IMPROVED SERVICE LIFE AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: FUEL; THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS AND MOUNTING BRACKETS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF SUCH A FAILURE, THE ENGINE WILL GO INTOHALF THROTTLE POSITION. THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO BECOME UNCONTROLLABLE,POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
See also 1979 MACK MS200P Recall for VISIBILITY, DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM, FAN/MOTOR

1979 MACK MS200P Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
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