Western Recall 79V271000: Electrical System, Wiring, Front Underhood

NHTSA recall 79V271000 · announced December 27, 1979 · filed by Mack Trucks, Incorporated · 4,456 units affected

The problem

THE CAB ELECTRICAL FEED CABLES MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WITH AN INADEQUATE CRIMPING OF THE TERMINAL TO THE CABLE. AS A RESULT, THE CABLE COULD SEPARATE FROM THE TERMINAL.

What to do

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, RECRIMP THE TERMINAL ENDS AS REQUIRED.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; CAB FEED CABLE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF SEPARATION OCCURS, LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER,INCLUDING HEADLIGHT ILLUMINATION, WOULD OCCUR. THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLEACCIDENT DURING NIGHT DRIVING.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1977 Western Wl Series
• 1978 Western Wl Series
• 1979 Western Wl Series
• 1977 Western Ws Series
• 1978 Western Ws Series
• 1979 Western Ws Series

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.