Recall
American Cargo Truck — 95V147000
NHTSA ID
95V147000
Make
American Cargo
Model
Truck
Years Affected
1995
Recall Date
1995-08-02
Component
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
Units Affected
137
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
INSUFFICIENT GROUNDING OF THE ELECTRICAL PUMP ASSEMBLY.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE SLOW OPERATION OF THE HOIST; POSSIBLE OVERLOAD OF THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AND\OR CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE POWER SUPPLY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A 4 GAUGE GROUND WIRE BETWEEN THE PUMP HOUSING ASSEMBLY AND THE NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL.