NHTSA Recall 96V061000
Filed by WALKER STNLS.EQUIP.CO,INC. Component: Exterior Lighting. Reported 1996-04-19. An estimated 123 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE AFFECTED TRUCKS USE A SPLICED CABLE FOR CARRYING ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE REAR LIGHTING SYSTEM. CERTAIN SHRINK TUBING USED TO COVER THE SPLICE PERMITS CORRISION OF THE ELECTRICAL CABLE.
Risk
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF LIGHTS ON BOTH THE MILK TANK AND THE TRUCK CHASSIS INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHRINK TUBING AND THE SPLICE WILL BE RE-COVERED.
Notes
SYSTEM: LIGHTING; SWITCH; BUTTON; TAIL LIGHTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MILK TANKS. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT WALKER AT 1-800-356-5734. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.