MACK RB 1988: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 94V032000

Make Model Year
MACK RB 1988
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1994-05-27 1994-02-15 1994-03-01

Production Dates: 1987-07-01 - 1992-07-01

Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.

Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 39777

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

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.

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.

Remedy

A NEW PRODUCTION SECONDARY THROTTLE RETURN SYSTEM CONFIGURATION WILL BE INSTALLED.

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.