Vehicle speed control: springsRecall 80V-157 · 1979–1980 Mack MS200p
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall 80V-157 covers 1,992 1979–1980 Mack MS200p for a vehicle speed control: springs problem, reported to NHTSA on December 2, 1980.
Source: NHTSA recall 80V157000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSTALL A SET OF REDESIGNED THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS AND MOUNTING BRACKETS FOR IMPROVED SERVICE LIFE AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 1, 1979 to November 1, 1980. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.