Recall 81V153000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Defect in 1977-1981 MACK R SERIES
RECALL This recall affects up to 209 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 81V153000 |
| Manufacturer | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Vehicles Affected | 209 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1977 MACK RM600, 1977 MACK RD SERIES, 1977 MACK RM400, 1977 MACK R SERIES, 1978 MACK R SERIES, 1978 MACK RM600, 1978 MACK RD SERIES, 1978 MACK RM400, 1979 MACK R SERIES, 1979 MACK RM400, 1979 MACK RD SERIES, 1979 MACK RM600, 1980 MACK RM400, 1980 MACK RM600, 1980 MACK RD SERIES, 1980 MACK R SERIES, 1981 MACK RD SERIES, 1981 MACK R SERIES, 1981 MACK RM400, 1981 MACK RM600
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Defect Description
THE RIGHT HAND CLEARANCE LAMP IS OBSCURED, FROM CERTAIN ANGLES OF VISION, BY THE IN-LINE PRECLEANER AIR CLEANER CAP. THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT".
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE AIR CLEANER WITH ONE OF ACCEPTABLE HEIGHT.
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