MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1978-10-11.
Recall campaignNHTSA 78V222000
Electrical system: wiring
Component
Electrical system: wiring
Manufacturer
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Vehicles affected
161
Reported to NHTSA
1978-10-11
Owners notified
1979-02-07
Defect description
A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD OCCUR DUE TO CHAFING OR WIRE DISCONNECTION IN THE BOX.
Manufacturer remedy
THE WIRING IN THE SLEEPER BOX WILL BE CORRECTED, FREE OF CHARGE.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCK TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH THE ABLE BODY COMPANY"SSLEEPER BOX.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A SHORT CIRCUIT CREATES A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD WHICHCOULD JEOPARDIZE THE SAFETY OF VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
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