1989 MACK MH Recalls (2)

Campaign:
89V079000 on 06/04/1989
Component:
Suspension:front
Manufactured:
01/31/1989 - 02/28/1989
Affected:
100
Defect:
Torque rod bolts are grade 2 instead of grade 5, which is not to specification, and could fail.
Consequence:
Bolt failure could allow the rear axle to shift; thiscould adversely affect truck control and could result in a crash.
Correction:
Replace torque rod bolts with bolts of the proper specification.
Notes:
System: suspension/torque rod fasteners.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks with reyco suspension.

Campaign:
94V032000 on 02/28/1994
Component:
Vehicle speed control
Manufactured:
06/30/1987 - 06/30/1992
Affected:
39,777
Defect:
Fuel injection system reconfiguration to comply with engine emission standards cause higher engine vibration levels which lead to early wear and complete failure of the secondary throttle return mechanism.
Consequence:
In the event the primary throttle return fails, failure of the secondary throttle return system would not provide protection against loss of throttle control.
Correction:
A new production secondary throttle return system configuration will be installed.
Notes:
System: fuel; fuel pump.vehicle description: class 8 trucks equipped with e6 and e7 engines with robert bosch p7100 mechanically-governed fuel injection pumps.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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