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1992 Mack FDM problems

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Owner complaints
0
Recalls
2
Service bulletins
21

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Recalls 2

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

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fanReported August 20, 1993 · 11,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
The engine cooling fan blades may break due to inadequate blade strength around the rivets that attach the blades to the fan spider.
Risk
If complete fracture of the fan blade occurs, it couldbe propelled outside the fan shroud, injuring person(s) in the vicinity ofthe truck.
Remedy
An improved fan will be installed on these vehicles.

Recall number 93V137000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 1992 Mack FDM 21

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2 recalls, covering vehicle speed control and engine and engine cooling.

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