Mack Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #81V157000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 81V157000 by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Includes 4,920 affected units, HEATER:ELECTRICAL:DEFROSTER:DEFOGGER:FAN MOTOR, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

When the ignition key is in the "on" position and the heater is operating at the "low" or "medium" setting, the heater switch wiring will overload in the event the heater motor seizes.

Corrective Action

A speed variation resistance unit and an electric motor moisture protection cap will be installed without charge.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 81V157000

Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1981-12-29T00:00:00

Subject: Heater:electrical:defroster:defogger:fan motor

Component: Visibility

Potentially Affected Units: 4,920

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: When the ignition key is in the "on" position and the heater is operating at the "low" or "medium" setting, the heater switch wiring will overload in the event the heater motor seizes.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: A speed variation resistance unit and an electric motor moisture protection cap will be installed without charge.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-vqdp~mnr8.pta8

NHTSA ID: 81V157000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

Created Meta: N/A

Updated At: 1742808662

Updated Meta: N/A

Meta: { }

Recall Link: