AMERICAN CARGO TRUCK 1995: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 95V147000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN CARGO | TRUCK | 1995 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1995-07-24 | 1995-08-02 | 1995-08-18 |
Production Dates: 1994-01-01 - 1995-03-01
Manufacturers Involved: American Cargo, LLC
Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 137
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
INSUFFICIENT GROUNDING OF THE ELECTRICAL PUMP ASSEMBLY.
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE SLOW OPERATION OF THE HOIST; POSSIBLE OVERLOAD OF THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AND"OR CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE POWER SUPPLY.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A 4 GAUGE GROUND WIRE BETWEEN THE PUMP HOUSING ASSEMBLY AND THE NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL.
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; LIFT; WRECKER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: INCOMPLETE DODGE CAB CHASSIS VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH RUGBY LR416 E.D.A. HOIST'PUMP ASSEMBLIES.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT AMERICAN CARGO AT 1-800-283-3993. ALSO CONTACT THENATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
