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1990 Mack CL recalls

There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 1990 Mack CL, covering 43,777 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Vehicle speed controlReported February 15, 1994 · 39,777 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
In the event the primary throttle return fails, failure of the secondary throttle return system would not provide protection against loss of throttle control.
Remedy
A new production secondary throttle return system configuration will be installed.

Recall number 94V032000 · Recall details

Seat belts: front: anchorageReported June 25, 1991 · 4,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Lap and shoulder seat belt arrangement for fixed (non-suspension) seats does not meet the seat belt loading requirements of fmvss 210. The inboard clinch nut in cab sill, where the buckle for the shoulder and lap belt is mounted, pulled out of the sill during the tests. Consequence of defect: if seat belt anchirage fails, the seat occupant faces an increased risk of injury in an accident or sudden stop.
Remedy
Relocate the inboard seat belt mounting from top of the sill to the forward flange of the sill on the cab floor, and add a 3mm fillet weld around the 2 inboard clinch nuts.

Recall number 91V112000 · Recall details

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How many recalls does the 1990 Mack CL have?

2, covering vehicle speed control and seat belts.

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