Campaign 86V-067

Sealant used on the injection pump could penetrate through the bushing and get between the throttle shaft and bushings causing the shaft to bind

Defect summary

THE SEALANT USED ON THE INJECTION PUMP COULD PENETRATE THROUGH THE BUSHING AND GET BETWEEN THE THROTTLE SHAFT AND BUSHINGS CAUSING THE SHAFT TO BIND. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THROTTLE SHAFT SEIZURE MAY CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STAY ON FULL THROTTLE, AND RESULT IN LOSS OF OPERATOR CONTROL AND POSSIBLY AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

REPLACE BOTH BUSHINGS IN THE GOVERNOR HOUSING.

Notes

SYSTEM: THROTTLE SHAFT AND BUSHINGS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, MIDLINER.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 86V067000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

4 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about speed control on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 86V-067
Make	Model	Model years
Mack	CS 200	1985 to 1986
Mack	CS 250	1985 to 1986
Mack	MS200	1985 to 1986
Mack	MS250	1985 to 1986

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

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