Make : MACK | Model : MR | Year : 1978 |
Build Dates : 19780301 - 19781117 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V014000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19790202 | Date Received by ODI: 19790109 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MACK TRUCKS, INC | ||
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Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 358 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
A DEFICIENCY IN THE ROUTING OF THE HEATER DUCT HOSE COULD ALLOW THE HOSE TO REST AGAINST A TERMINAL POST OF THE ACCESSORY RELAY. VIBRATION WILL EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE TERMINAL POST TO PENETRATE THE HOSE FABRIC AND SHORT CIRCUIT THE WIRE REINFORCEMENT AND OVERLOAD THE CIRCUIT. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE PORTION OF THE EXISTING HOSE THAT IS CLOSEST TO THE ACCESSORY RELAY WITH AN ALL-RUBBER HOSE. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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