NHTSA Campaign 82V054000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Issued by MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED · Reported May 24, 1982 · 5,700 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MACK | MS200P | 1979 | 5,700 |
| MACK | MS200P | 1980 | 5,700 |
| MACK | MS200P | 1981 | 5,700 |
| MACK | MS200P | 1982 | 5,700 |
| MACK | MS300P | 1979 | 5,700 |
| MACK | MS300P | 1980 | 5,700 |
| MACK | MS300P | 1981 | 5,700 |
| MACK | MS300P | 1982 | 5,700 |
| MACK | MS300T | 1979 | 5,700 |
| MACK | MS300T | 1980 | 5,700 |
| MACK | MS300T | 1981 | 5,700 |
| MACK | MS300T | 1982 | 5,700 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 82V054000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.