ALTEC DM 1992: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Make : ALTEC | Model : DM | Year : 1992 |
Build Dates : 1987-07-01 - 1992-07-01 | ||
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 94V032000 | ||
Date Owner's Notified: 1994-05-27 | Date Received by ODI: 1994-02-15 | Date Added to Database: 1994-03-01 |
Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc. | ||
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Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 39777 | ||
Summary:
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM RECONFIGURATION TO COMPLY WITH ENGINE EMISSION STANDARDS CAUSE HIGHER ENGINE VIBRATION LEVELS WHICH LEAD TO EARLY WEAR AND COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE SECONDARY THROTTLE RETURN MECHANISM. |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT THE PRIMARY THROTTLE RETURN FAILS, FAILURE OF THE SECONDARY THROTTLE RETURN SYSTEM WOULD NOT PROVIDE PROTECTION AGAINST LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL. |
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Remedy:
A NEW PRODUCTION SECONDARY THROTTLE RETURN SYSTEM CONFIGURATION WILL BE INSTALLED. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL PUMP.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH E6 AND E7 ENGINES WITH ROBERT BOSCH P7100 MECHANICALLY-GOVERNED FUEL INJECTION PUMPS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |