NHTSA Recall 79V271000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V271000; Date: Dec. 27, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 Western Wl Series; 1978 Western Wl Series; 1979 Western Wl Series; 1977 Western Ws Series; 1978 Western Ws Series; 1979 Western Ws Series
Component: Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood
Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 4,456
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, recrimp the terminal ends as required.
Recall Notes:
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 30, 1980
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