Recall 00V230003: 1999–2000 Mack RD and 6 other models

Report received

Oct 4, 2000

Manufacturer

Mack trucks, incorporated

Potentially affected

45,866vehicles

Model years

1999–2000

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicle description: class 8 trucks equipped with felsted electronic accelerator pedals. The return springs can break on the accelerator pedals that are equipped with stainless steel or electroplated wire return springs.

Possible consequence

This condition could cause the pedal to go to full throttle if both return springs break, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Replacement accelerator pedals equipped with return springs manufactured of music wire with one additional coil on each spring and with an organic coating, eliminating electroplating will be installed.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1999 Mack CH0 complaints
• 2000 Mack CH0 complaints
• 1999 Mack CL1 complaints
• 2000 Mack CL0 complaints
• 1999 Mack CX0 complaints
• 2000 Mack CX0 complaints
• 1999 Mack DM0 complaints
• 2000 Mack DM0 complaints
• 1999 Mack Le0 complaints
• 2000 Mack Le0 complaints
• 1999 Mack MR1 complaints
• 2000 Mack MR0 complaints
• 1999 Mack RD0 complaints
• 2000 Mack RD2 complaints