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Walker Truck Recall 96V061: Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights:Switch

NHTSA campaign 96V061, reported April 19, 1996, 123 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 96V061WALKER EQUIPMENT
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH
Problem
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.
Remedy
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.

Affected vehicles

Walker Truck199419951996