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Western RWL Series Recall 81V156: Vehicle Speed Control:Springs

NHTSA campaign 81V156, reported December 29, 1981, 186 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 81V156MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Problem
THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES PROVIDE LESS THAN THE REQUIRED TORQUE, CAUSING A SLUGGISH RETURN OF THE THROTTLE TO THE IDLE POSITION AFTER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS".
Risk
Remedy
NEW ANCHOR BRACKETS AND SPRING EXTENSIONS FOR THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS, WILL BE INSTALLED AT CORRECTED LOCATIONS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: FUEL; THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A FAILURE OF THE ACCELERATOR FUNCTION TO RESPONDNORMALLY COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT IN CERTAIN TRAFFIC SITUATIONS.

Affected vehicles

Western RWL Series19801981
Western RWS Series19801981