1999–2000 Mack CH, 1999–2000 Mack CL, 1999–2000 Mack CX and 5 other models Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FELSTED ELECTRONIC…
NHTSA campaign 00V230003 · Vehicle Speed Control · filed Oct 4, 2000 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE PEDAL TO GO TO FULL THROTTLE IF BOTH RETURN SPRINGS BREAK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 13, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MACK AT 1-610-709-3011. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
More Mack CH recalls
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- 2007 Mack CH and 3 other models — CERTAIN TRUCKS WERE RECALLED FOR THE INSTALLATION OF…
- 2003–2007 Mack CH and 3 other models — ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, A LEAK IN THE ASET AC FUEL INJECTION…
- 2002–2005 Mack CH and 3 other models — ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 DIESEL TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH…
- 2003 Mack CH and 1 other model — ON CERTAIN TRUCK CHASSIS, THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS…
Other campaigns involving Mack vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 00V230003. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.