Mack Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #82V054000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 82V054000 by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Includes 5,700 affected units, LIGHTING:GENERAL OR UNKNOWN COMPONENT:HEAD LIGHTS, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The circuit wiring on these vehicles is arranged so that a short circuit in the rear taillights will also result in loss of power to the headlamps. For safety reasons the lighting system wiring should be independent.

Corrective Action

Vehicles will have an automatic reset circuit breaker installed to ensure continued headlamp illumination in the event of a short in other lighting systems.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 82V054000

Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1982-05-24T00:00:00

Subject: Lighting:general or unknown component:head lights

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 5,700

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The circuit wiring on these vehicles is arranged so that a short circuit in the rear taillights will also result in loss of power to the headlamps. For safety reasons the lighting system wiring should be independent.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Vehicles will have an automatic reset circuit breaker installed to ensure continued headlamp illumination in the event of a short in other lighting systems.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-fchf~9k38_vq5f

NHTSA ID: 82V054000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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