MACK MR 1978: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE
| Make : MACK | Model : MR | Year : 1978 |
| Build Dates : 1978-03-01 - 1978-11-17 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 79V014000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1979-02-02 | Date Received by ODI: 1979-01-09 | Date Added to Database: 1979-10-12 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc. | ||
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| Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 358 | ||
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Summary:
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 | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; HEAT DUCT HOSE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: DUE TO A LACK OF CIRCUIT BREAKER PROTECTION, FIRE ANDLOSS OF ALL ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS, INCLUDING HEADLIGHTS, CAN OCCUR AND POSSIBLYLEAD TO A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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