WALKER TRUCK 1996: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 96V061000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WALKER | TRUCK | 1996 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1996-05-01 | 1996-04-19 | 1996-04-22 |
Production Dates: 1994-11-01 - 1996-02-01
Manufacturers Involved: WALKER STNLS.EQUIP.CO,INC
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 123
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHRINK TUBING AND THE SPLICE WILL BE RE-COVERED.
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.
