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Mercedes-Benz L1319 Recall 86V105: Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

NHTSA campaign 86V105, reported August 5, 1986, 850 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 86V105FREIGHTLINER CORP.
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Problem
THE SEALANT USED ON ROUGH ALUMINUM GOVERNOR HOUSING OF CERTAIN FUEL INJECTION PUMPS COULD PENETRATE THROUGH THE BUSHING WHEN THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE GETS UP TO OPERATING TEMPERATURE AND GETS BETWEEN THE THROTTLE SHAFT AND BUSHINGS CAUSE THE SHAFT TO BIND. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE SHAFT BINDS IN THE BUSHING AND PREVENT THE THROTTLE SHAFT FROM RETURNING TO LOW IDLE POSITION WHEN ACCELERATOR IS RELEASED, IT MAY CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Risk
Remedy
REPLACE THROTTLE SHAFT BUSHINGS IN THE GOVERNOR HOUSING.
Notes
SYSTEM: ENGINE GOVERNOR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH OM 366 LA ENGINES.

Affected vehicles

Mercedes-Benz L13191986