Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Class 8 Trucks Equipped With Felsted Electronic Accelerator Pedals. The Return Springs Can Break On The Accelerator Pedals That Are Equipped With Stainless Steel Or Electroplated Wire Return Springs.
Make Of Vehicle
MACK
Model Of Vehicle
CX
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
00V230003
Component Description
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Could Cause The Pedal To Go To Full Throttle If Both Return Springs Break, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Replacement Accelerator Pedals Equipped With Return Springs Manufactured Of Music Wire With One Additional Coil On Each Spring And With An Organic Coating, Eliminating Electroplating Will Be Installed.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
19990201
End Of Manufacture
20000831
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
45866
Date Owners Notified
20001212
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Date Report Received
20001004