Electrical system: wiringRecall 78V-222 · Mack vehicles

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall 78V-222 covers 161 Mack vehicles for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on October 11, 1978.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected1614 models
ReportedOct 11, 1978Owners notified Feb 7, 1979
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 78V222000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD OCCUR DUE TO CHAFING OR WIRE DISCONNECTION IN THE BOX.

What to do

The fix

THE WIRING IN THE SLEEPER BOX WILL BE CORRECTED, FREE OF CHARGE.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCK TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH THE ABLE BODY COMPANY"SSLEEPER BOX.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A SHORT CIRCUIT CREATES A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD WHICHCOULD JEOPARDIZE THE SAFETY OF VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

4 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from July 1, 1977 to September 1, 1978. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.