MACK UNSPECIFIED 1997: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 97E015000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MACK | UNSPECIFIED | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1997-06-09 | 1997-05-29 | 1997-05-29 |
Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES INSTALLED ON A MACK REFUSE TRUCK. THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE "ECM" IN THESE ENGINES CONTAIN A MANUFACTURING DEFECT WHICH RESULTS IN INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL CONTACT AND CAUSES INCORRECT ELECTRONIC SIGNALS TO BE SENT TO THE ENGINE THROTTLE CONTROL.
THIS CONDITION CAN CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR SUDDEN ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION OF THE ENGINE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DUE TO THE POTENTIAL SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES, THE TRUCK THAT HAS THIS ECM INSTALLED HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM SERVICE.
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 27,1997. NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MESA ENVIRONMENTAL AT 1-817-924-2353.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
