Mack Ms300t 1982
Model Ms300t made in 1982 by Mack got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, steering.
Model 1982
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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||||||||||||||||
| 83V101000 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | from 10/01/1982 to 08/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 1486 | 01/03/1984 | MFR | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 09/27/1983 | 10/24/1983 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Bolted installation of the steering gear housing has a tendency to loosen in service. this is due to a backward installation of the lockwashers, which are bellville type, and a resultant incorrect torque on the bolts. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | All recalled vehicles will have bellville type lockwashers at steering gear housing attach points replaced with standard split-type lockwashers. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: trucks.system: steering system; steering gear mounting hardware.consequences of defect: loosening of the steering gear housing may result inerratic steering and possibly an accident. | |||||||||||||||