NHTSA Recall 79V014000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V014000; Date: Jan. 9, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Mack MC; 1978 Mack MR
Component: Visibility:defroster/defogger System:windshield:heater Core
Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 358
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
Dealer will replace the portion of the existing hose that is closest to the accessory relay with an all-rubber hose.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks. System: electrical; heat duct hose. Consequences of defect: due to a lack of circuit breaker protection, fire andloss of all electrical circuits, including headlights, can occur and possiblylead to a vehicle accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 2, 1979
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