1995 American Cargo Truck Recalls

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August 18th, 1995
Recalled Component
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
Recall Date
August 18th, 1995
Units Effected
137
NHTSA Campaign Number: 95V147000
Manufacturer: AMERICAN CARGO LLC
Manufactured Begin Date: January 1st, 1994
Manufactured End Date: March 1st, 1995
Date of Owner Notification: July 24th, 1995

Defect Summary:
INSUFFICIENT GROUNDING OF THE ELECTRICAL PUMP ASSEMBLY.

Consequence Summary:
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.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A 4 GAUGE GROUND WIRE BETWEEN THE PUMP HOUSING ASSEMBLY AND THE NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL.

Recall 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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