OTTAWA TRUCK 1996: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH
Make : OTTAWA | Model : TRUCK | Year : 1996 |
Build Dates : 1994-11-01 - 1996-02-01 | ||
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 96V061000 | ||
Date Owner's Notified: 1996-05-01 | Date Received by ODI: 1996-04-19 | Date Added to Database: 1996-04-22 |
Manufacturers Involved: WALKER STNLS.EQUIP.CO,INC | ||
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Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH | ||
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 123 | ||
Summary:
THE AFFECTED TRUCKS USE A SPLICED CABLE FOR CARRYING ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE REAR LIGHTING SYSTEM. CERTAIN SHRINK TUBING USED TO COVER THE SPLICE PERMITS CORRISION OF THE ELECTRICAL CABLE. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF LIGHTS ON BOTH THE MILK TANK AND THE TRUCK CHASSIS INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHRINK TUBING AND THE SPLICE WILL BE RE-COVERED. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: LIGHTING; SWITCH; BUTTON; TAIL LIGHTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MILK TANKS. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT WALKER AT 1-800-356-5734. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |