Western RWL Series, RWS Series (1978-1981): Vehicle speed control
Recall 81V156000 · Dec 29, 1981 · Mack Trucks, Incorporated
186
vehicles affected
186
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 81V156000
- Date
- Dec 29, 1981
- Maker
- Mack Trucks, Incorporated
- Units affected
- 186
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Vehicle speed control > Springs
- Model years
- 1978-1981
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is 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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
NEW ANCHOR BRACKETS AND SPRING EXTENSIONS FOR THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS, WILL BE INSTALLED AT CORRECTED LOCATIONS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 8 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Western | RWL Series | 1978-1981 |
| Western | RWS Series | 1978-1981 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 81V156000?
2 models: Western RWL Series (1978-1981), Western RWS Series (1978-1981), about 186 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 81V156000?
NEW ANCHOR BRACKETS AND SPRING EXTENSIONS FOR THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS, WILL BE INSTALLED AT CORRECTED LOCATIONS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.