Mack Recall 86V067000: Vehicle Speed Control

NHTSA recall 86V067000 · announced May 27, 1986 · filed by Mack Trucks, Incorporated · 830 units affected

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.

What to do

REPLACE BOTH BUSHINGS IN THE GOVERNOR HOUSING.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: THROTTLE SHAFT AND BUSHINGS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, MIDLINER.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1985 Mack Cs 200
• 1986 Mack Cs 200
• 1985 Mack Cs 250
• 1986 Mack Cs 250
• 1985 Mack Ms200
• 1986 Mack Ms200
• 1985 Mack Ms250
• 1986 Mack Ms250

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.