Defect Description For Recall
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”.
Make Of Vehicle
WESTERN
Model Of Vehicle
RWL SERIES
Year
1978
Recall Campaign Number
81V156000
Component Description
Vehicle Speed Control:Springs
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
New Anchor Brackets And Spring Extensions For The Throttle Return Springs, Will Be Installed At Corrected Locations Without Charge To Owner.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
19781101
End Of Manufacture
19810801
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
186
Date Owners Notified
19820713
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Western Products
Date Report Received
19811229
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
124