Recall
Mack Ms300t — 82V054000
NHTSA ID
82V054000
Make
Mack
Model
Ms300t
Years Affected
1982
Recall Date
1982-05-24
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Units Affected
5,700
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
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.
Remedy
VEHICLES WILL HAVE AN AUTOMATIC RESET CIRCUIT BREAKER INSTALLED TO ENSURE CONTINUED HEADLAMP ILLUMINATION IN THE EVENT OF A SHORT IN OTHER LIGHTING SYSTEMS.