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1981 MACK MS200P Recall - Campaign #81V157000

 
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1981 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.

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Vehicle 1981 MACK MS200P
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
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
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 1981 MACK MS200P Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
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