MACK MS200P 1980: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 80V157000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MACK | MS200P | 1980 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1981-06-08 | 1980-12-02 | 1981-01-13 |
Production Dates: 1979-07-01 - 1980-11-01
Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1992
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
