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Safety recall · 78V222000

Electrical system: wiring Mack recall

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported this recall to NHTSA on October 11, 1978. It covers about 161 vehicles across 8 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
78V222000
Reported
Oct 11, 1978
Vehicles
161
Area
Electrical system

The problem

A short circuit could occur due to chafing or wire disconnection in the box.

The fix

The wiring in the sleeper box will be corrected, free of charge.

Contacts

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.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Mack dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 78V222000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

Questions

Is the 78V222000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 78V222000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 78V222000 announced?

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported it to NHTSA on October 11, 1978. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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