WESTERN WL SERIES 1977: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 79V271000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN | WL SERIES | 1977 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1980-06-30 | 1979-12-27 | 1980-01-14 |
Production Dates: 1977-08-01 - 1979-10-01
Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4456
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE CAB ELECTRICAL FEED CABLES MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WITH AN INADEQUATE CRIMPING OF THE TERMINAL TO THE CABLE. AS A RESULT, THE CABLE COULD SEPARATE FROM THE TERMINAL.
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, RECRIMP THE TERMINAL ENDS AS REQUIRED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; CAB FEED CABLE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF SEPARATION OCCURS, LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER,INCLUDING HEADLIGHT ILLUMINATION, WOULD OCCUR. THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLEACCIDENT DURING NIGHT DRIVING.
