Equipment recall 97E015000 · May 29, 1997
1997 Mack Mack
Equipment description: electronic control modules installed on a mack refuse truck.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
This is a recall of aftermarket equipment listed for the vehicles below. It applies only if the recalled part was installed on the vehicle.
- Summary
- Equipment description: electronic control modules installed on a mack refuse truck. The electronic control module (ECM) in these engines contain a manufacturing defect which results in intermittent electrical contact and causes incorrect electronic signals to be sent to the engine throttle control.
- Consequence
- This condition can create the potential for sudden acceleration or deceleration of the engine increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Due to the potential serious consequences, the truck that has this ECM installed has been removed from service.
- Notes
- Owner notification:owner notification began may 27,1997. Note: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 mesa environmental at 1-817-924-2353.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 97E015000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 29, 1997
- Filed by
- MESA
- Owner notification
- June 9, 1997
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Vehicle speed control
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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