NHTSA Recall 81V156000 — Western Vehicle Speed Control › Springs

What's wrong

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".

The fix

NEW ANCHOR BRACKETS AND SPRING EXTENSIONS FOR THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS, WILL BE INSTALLED AT CORRECTED LOCATIONS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

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.

NHTSA campaign

81V156000

Filed by

Mack Trucks, Incorporated

Report received

29 Dec 1981

Owners notified

13 Jul 1982

Potentially affected

186

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1978 Western Rwl Series 1979 Western Rwl Series 1980 Western Rwl Series 1981 Western Rwl Series 1978 Western Rws Series 1979 Western Rws Series 1980 Western Rws Series 1981 Western Rws Series

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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