1989 Mack U Recalls - Vehicle Recall Information

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Hewkii Mahri Revamp

To say Hewkii Mahri was one of the more divisive sets of the entire BIONICLE line feels like quite an understatement. Not only was he released in the years of the toyline where LEGO was unsure which color scheme to market their Stone characters under, but this was also his second recolor after only three previous releases. Add to the mix the emphasis on the Cordak Blaster that cost the figure his entire right hand, the attachment for the Garai more akin to a Piraka spine than any mask wed seen previously, and the second instance of the character packaged with chains, poor Hewkii would be the recipient of especially harsh criticism from fans for years to come.

Theres a certain charm to this set though, and I always appreciated the new parts it included as well as the Pohatu-esque oddities you wont find outside of Po-Koro. Hewkii was modeled by BIONICLE Design Manager Christoffer Raundahl, who also designed Kongu Mahri, as well as Tahu, Kopaka, the Bohrok, the Bahrag and the Slizers. Today, I hope to do the figure some justice.

With this revamp Ive taken significant steps to bulk up Hewkiis armor and emulate the crab motif of the Garai. Ive also added more black to his coloration and padded out the thigh armor with Roborider heads. It was important to keep the shoulder blades intact as they were one of the most memorable parts of the original set for me, though I opted to swap the Piraka arm for black to match his other limbs. With a reinforced Aqua Warblade and a reuse of Nuparus Inika shoulders as shinpads, I hope you all agree Ive done the all-star Kolhii champion some justice.

What do you think of Hewkii Mahri? What do you think of this revamp? Please consider leaving a thoughtful comment down below!

DEFECT #1 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Posted on: 1994-03-01
Description
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.

Consequence
In the event the primary throttle return fails, failure of the secondary throttle return system would not provide protection against loss of throttle control.

Corrective Action
A new production secondary throttle return system configuration will be installed.

Notes
System: fuel; fuel pump.vehicle description: class 8 trucks equipped with e6 and e7 engines with robert bosch p7100 mechanically-governed fuel injection pumps.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

DEFECT #2 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES

Posted on: 1990-03-28
Description
A tolerance mismatch in the crank assembly of the bosch windshield wiper motor could cause instantaneous separation of the crank from the linkage assembly in the left hand control arm assembly; this would make the system inoperable.

Consequence
Wiper failure during vehicle operation could reduce driver's ability to see the road, and creates a potential for an accident.

Corrective Action
Replace left hand control arm linkage assembly.

Notes
System: windshield wiper control arm assembly.vehicle description: heavy-duty trucks.

Recalls for 1989 Mack U

DEFECT #1 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

DEFECT #2 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES