NHTSA Recall 81V153000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V153000; Date: Dec. 29, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 Mack R Series; 1978 Mack R Series; 1979 Mack R Series; 1980 Mack R Series; 1981 Mack R Series; 1977 Mack Rd Series; 1978 Mack Rd Series; 1979 Mack Rd Series; 1980 Mack Rd Series; 1981 Mack Rd Series; 1977 Mack RM400; 1978 Mack RM400; 1979 Mack RM400; 1980 Mack RM400; 1981 Mack RM400; 1977 Mack RM600; 1978 Mack RM600; 1979 Mack RM600; 1980 Mack RM600; 1981 Mack RM600
Component: Exterior Lighting
Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 209
Recall Summary:
The right hand clearance lamp is obscured, from certain angles of vision, by the in-line precleaner air cleaner cap. The involved vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment".
How to Fix:
Dealer will replace the air cleaner with one of acceptable height.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks. System: lighting and communications; clearance lamp. Consequences of defect: if the clearance lamp is not adequately visible, avehicle accident could occur.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 30, 1983
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