Vehicle speed controlRecall 86V-067 · Mack vehicles
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall 86V-067 covers 830 Mack vehicles for a vehicle speed control problem, reported to NHTSA on May 27, 1986.
Source: NHTSA recall 86V067000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The fix
REPLACE BOTH BUSHINGS IN THE GOVERNOR HOUSING.
SYSTEM: THROTTLE SHAFT AND BUSHINGS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, MIDLINER.
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, 1985 to October 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.