Make : MACK | Model : MS300P | Year : 1979 |
Build Dates : 19790701 - 19820501 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 82V054000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19821124 | Date Received by ODI: 19820524 | Date Added to Database: 19820527 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MACK TRUCKS, INC | ||
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Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 5700 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE CIRCUIT WIRING ON THESE VEHICLES IS ARRANGED SO THAT A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE REAR TAILLIGHTS WILL ALSO RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER TO THE HEADLAMPS. FOR SAFETY REASONS THE LIGHTING SYSTEM WIRING SHOULD BE INDEPENDENT. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
VEHICLES WILL HAVE AN AUTOMATIC RESET CIRCUIT BREAKER INSTALLED TO ENSURE CONTINUED HEADLAMP ILLUMINATION IN THE EVENT OF A SHORT IN OTHER LIGHTING SYSTEMS. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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