NHTSA Recall 81V032000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V032000; Date: Mar. 18, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1981 Mack Ms300t
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:switches:brake Light
Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 150
Recall Summary:
On certain vehicles, the semi-trailer stop lights may not activate when hand control lever is activated.
How to Fix:
After inspecting brake light system, a switch will be installed which will activate the trailer stop light when the hand control valve is used, if necessary.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: heavy trucks. System: lighting; rear brake lights, trailer stop lamp wiring. Consequences of defect: rear-end collision could result due to failure oftrailer stop lamps. Operater of vehicle to the rear would not be warned ofbraking action on affected vehicles.
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