MACK MS300P 1979: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 82V054000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MACK | MS300P | 1979 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1982-11-24 | 1982-05-24 | 1982-05-27 |
Production Dates: 1979-07-01 - 1982-05-01
Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5700
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE CIRCUIT WIRING ON THESE VEHICLES IS ARRANGED SO THAT A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE REAR TAILLIGHTS WILL ALSO RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER TO THE HEADLAMPS. FOR SAFETY REASONS THE LIGHTING SYSTEM WIRING SHOULD BE INDEPENDENT.
VEHICLES WILL HAVE AN AUTOMATIC RESET CIRCUIT BREAKER INSTALLED TO ENSURE CONTINUED HEADLAMP ILLUMINATION IN THE EVENT OF A SHORT IN OTHER LIGHTING SYSTEMS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: LIGHTING; HEAD LAMP WIRING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SIMULTANEOUS LOSS OF BOTH TAILLIGHTS AND HEADLAMPSDURING NIGHT DRIVING COULD RESULT IN A HEAD-ON OR REAR-END COLLISION.
