Diamond Reo Recall 73V114000: Electrical System, Ignition, Switch
NHTSA recall 73V114000 · announced May 15, 1973 · filed by Diamond Reo Trucks, Inc. · 6,400 units affected
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
MANF'D 1/1/72 THRU 5/15/73.TRACTOR.POSSIBILITY THAT AN INTERNAL DEFECT INTHE IGNITION SWITCH ALLOWS THE INTERNAL CONTACTS TO BRIDGE THE ACCESSORYTERMINAL TO THE SOLENOID (OR CRANKING) TERMINAL WITH THE SWITCH IN THE OFFPOSITION.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS ANY SUBSEQUENT SHORT BETWEEN A "LIVE"BATTERY CIRCUIT AND AN ACCESSORY CIRCUIT WILL CAUSE ENGINE TO CRANK.(CORRECTBY INSPECTING AND REPLACING IGNITION SWITCH WHERE NECESSARY).
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.