Defect Description For Recall
A Deficiency In The Routing Of The Heater Duct Hose Could Allow The Hose To Rest Against A Terminal Post Of The Accessory Relay. Vibration Will Eventually Cause The Terminal Post To Penetrate The Hose Fabric And Short Circuit The Wire Reinforcement And Overload The Circuit.
Make Of Vehicle
MACK
Model Of Vehicle
MR
Year
1978
Recall Campaign Number
79V014000
Component Description
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Dealer Will Replace The Portion Of The Existing Hose That Is Closest To The Accessory Relay With An All-Rubber Hose.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
19780301
End Of Manufacture
19781117
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
358
Date Owners Notified
19790202
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Date Report Received
19790109