MACK RS 1977: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V222000

Make Model Year
MACK RS 1977
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1979-02-07 1978-10-11 1979-10-12

Production Dates: 1977-07-01 - 1978-09-01

Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 161

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD OCCUR DUE TO CHAFING OR WIRE DISCONNECTION IN THE BOX.

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.