Mack Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #79V014000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 79V014000 by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Includes 358 affected units, HEATER:WATER:DEFROSTER:DEFOGGER:HOSE, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

A deficiency in the routing of the heater duct hose could allow the hose to rest against a terminal post of the accessory relay. Vibration will eventually cause the terminal post to penetrate the hose fabric and short circuit the wire reinforcement and overload the circuit.

Corrective Action

Dealer will replace the portion of the existing hose that is closest to the accessory relay with an all-rubber hose.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 79V014000

Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1979-01-09T00:00:00

Subject: Heater:water:defroster:defogger:hose

Component: Visibility

Potentially Affected Units: 358

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: A deficiency in the routing of the heater duct hose could allow the hose to rest against a terminal post of the accessory relay. Vibration will eventually cause the terminal post to penetrate the hose fabric and short circuit the wire reinforcement and overload the circuit.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Dealer will replace the portion of the existing hose that is closest to the accessory relay with an all-rubber hose.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-sr6g~62je-fpg7

NHTSA ID: 79V014000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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