Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
MERCEDES BENZ
Model Of Vehicle
L1319
Year
1986
Recall Campaign Number
86V105000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Replace Throttle Shaft Bushings In The Governor Housing.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19860201
End Of Manufacture
19860701
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
850
Date Owners Notified
19860825
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
19860805