MACK RS 1978: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V222000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MACK | RS | 1978 |
| 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.
