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NHTSARecalled May 24, 1982 · #82V054000

LIGHTING:GENERAL OR UNKNOWN COMPONENT:HEAD LIGHTS

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
LIGHTING:GENERAL OR UNKNOWN COMPONENT:HEAD LIGHTS
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Model numbers
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UPCs
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What you should do

VEHICLES WILL HAVE AN AUTOMATIC RESET CIRCUIT BREAKER INSTALLED TO ENSURE CONTINUED HEADLAMP ILLUMINATION IN THE EVENT OF A SHORT IN OTHER LIGHTING SYSTEMS.

View the official CPSC notice