| Make : WALKER | Model : TRUCK | Year : 1995 |
| Build Dates : 19941101 - 19960201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 96V061000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19960501 | Date Received by ODI: 19960419 | Date Added to Database: 19960422 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: WALKER EQUIPMENT | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: WALKER STNLS.EQUIP.CO,INC | ||
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| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 123 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE AFFECTED TRUCKS USE A SPLICED CABLE FOR CARRYING ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE REAR LIGHTING SYSTEM. CERTAIN SHRINK TUBING USED TO COVER THE SPLICE PERMITS CORRISION OF THE ELECTRICAL CABLE. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF LIGHTS ON BOTH THE MILK TANK AND THE TRUCK CHASSIS INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHRINK TUBING AND THE SPLICE WILL BE RE-COVERED. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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