Mack Ms200p 1980
Model Ms200p made in 1980 by Mack got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, vehicle speed control and visibility.
Model 1980
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 82V054000 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | from 07/01/1979 to 05/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 5700 | 11/24/1982 | MFR | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 05/24/1982 | 05/27/1982 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The circuit wiring on these vehicles is arranged so that a short circuit in the rear taillights will also result in loss of power to the headlamps. for safety reasons the lighting system wiring should be independent. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | Vehicles will have an automatic reset circuit breaker installed to ensure continued headlamp illumination in the event of a short in other lighting systems. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: trucks.system: lighting; head lamp wiring.consequences of defect: simultaneous loss of both taillights and headlampsduring night driving could result in a head-on or rear-end collision. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - SPRINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 80V157000 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | from 07/01/1979 to 11/01/1980 | V (Vehicle) | 1992 | 06/08/1981 | MFR | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 12/02/1980 | 01/13/1981 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Chafing may occur between the throttle return springs and their mounting brackets and can cause the hook end of the spring to wear prematurely and eventually break. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | Dealer will install a set of redesigned throttle return springs and mounting brackets for improved service life at no charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: trucks.system: fuel; throttle return springs and mounting brackets.consequences of defect: in the event of such a failure, the engine will go intohalf throttle position. this could cause the vehicle to become uncontrollable,possibly resulting in a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - BLOWER | ||||||||||||||||
| 81V157000 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | from 09/01/1979 to 08/01/1981 | V (Vehicle) | 4920 | 08/12/1982 | MFR | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 12/29/1981 | 01/08/1982 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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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| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||