Mack · Canada · Mod
Mack R, RD: Structure
Affects Mack R, RD · 1982–1986 — about 2K vehicles.
The hazard
THE ACCELERATOR ROD TO ACCELERATOR ROD HOLE CLEARANCE IS NOT ADEQUATE AND CAN CAUSE BINDING TO OCCUR DUE TO CAB ARTICULATION. IF THIS BINDING IS PRESENT WHILE IN A FULL THROTTLE POSITION, IMMEDIATE CONTROL OF POWER IS LOST WITHOUT WARNING TO THE DRIVER WITH POTENTIAL FOR VEHICLE CRASH. TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH E-6 ENGINES.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational