OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
95V147000
Equipment:mechanical:wrecker And Wheel Lift Devices
Reported Aug 2, 1995 · AMERICAN CARGO CORP.
Summary
INSUFFICIENT GROUNDING OF THE ELECTRICAL PUMP ASSEMBLY.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE SLOW OPERATION OF THE HOIST; POSSIBLE OVERLOAD OF THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AND\OR CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE POWER SUPPLY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A 4 GAUGE GROUND WIRE BETWEEN THE PUMP HOUSING ASSEMBLY AND THE NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL.
Notes
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; LIFT; WRECKER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: INCOMPLETE DODGE CAB CHASSIS VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH RUGBY LR416 E.D.A. HOIST\PUMP ASSEMBLIES.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT AMERICAN CARGO AT 1-800-283-3993. ALSO CONTACT THENATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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