Recall
Walker Truck — 96V061000
NHTSA ID
96V061000
Make
Walker
Model
Truck
Years Affected
1994
Recall Date
1996-04-19
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH
Units Affected
123
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE AFFECTED TRUCKS USE A SPLICED CABLE FOR CARRYING ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE REAR LIGHTING SYSTEM. CERTAIN SHRINK TUBING USED TO COVER THE SPLICE PERMITS CORRISION OF THE ELECTRICAL CABLE.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF LIGHTS ON BOTH THE MILK TANK AND THE TRUCK CHASSIS INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHRINK TUBING AND THE SPLICE WILL BE RE-COVERED.