1979 MACK MS200P RECALL - #81V157000
RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM : FAN/MOTOR
WHEN THE IGNITION KEY IS IN THE "ON" POSITION AND THE HEATER IS OPERATING AT THE "LOW" OR "MEDIUM" SETTING, THE HEATER SWITCH WIRING WILL OVERLOAD IN THE EVENT THE HEATER MOTOR SEIZES.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1979 MACK MS200P |
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| Manufacturer |
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/1979 - 8/1/1981 |
| Recalled on |
1/8/1982 |
| Influenced by |
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
8/12/1982 |
| # Affected |
4,920 |
| Recalled for |
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR |
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| Description |
WHEN THE IGNITION KEY IS IN THE "ON" POSITION AND THE HEATER IS OPERATING AT THE "LOW" OR "MEDIUM" SETTING, THE HEATER SWITCH WIRING WILL OVERLOAD IN THE EVENT THE HEATER MOTOR SEIZES. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
A SPEED VARIATION RESISTANCE UNIT AND AN ELECTRIC MOTOR MOISTURE PROTECTION CAP WILL BE INSTALLED WITHOUT CHARGE. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: HEATING; CAB HEATER MOTOR, ELECTRICAL SWITCH.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE VEHICLE IS STANDING STILL (PARKED OR STOPPED INTRAFFIC) HEAT GENERATED BY THE OVERLOAD MAY MELT AND IGNITE THE SURROUNDINGPLASTIC HOUSING AND WIRE COVERING. A FIRE COULD SPREAD QUICKLY THROUGHOUT THECAB, CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.NOTE: OWNER IS ADVISED TO MAKE SURE HEATER/DEFROSTER FAN MOTOR IS FUNCTIONALBEFORE USING CAB HEATER PRIOR TO REPAIR. HEATER/DEFROSTER BLOWER SHOULD NOT BEUSED IN "LOW" OR "MEDIUM" SPEEDS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED OR ENGINE ISIDLING. |
| See also |
1979 MACK MS200P Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, SPRINGS
1979 MACK MS200P Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
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