American Cargo Truck (1994) – 95V147000

Defect Description For Recall

Insufficient Grounding Of The Electrical Pump Assembly.

Make Of Vehicle

AMERICAN CARGO

Model Of Vehicle

TRUCK

Year

1994

Recall Campaign Number

95V147000

Component Description

Equipment:Mechanical:Wrecker And Wheel Lift Devices

Effect Of Defect

This Condition Can Cause Slow Operation Of The Hoist; Possible Overload Of The Vehicle’S Electrical System, AndOr Cause An Electrical Short In The Power Supply.

Fix Defect

Dealers Will Install A 4 Gauge Ground Wire Between The Pump Housing Assembly And The Negative Battery Terminal.

Vehicle Manufacturer

American Cargo Corp.

Start Of Manufacture

19940101

End Of Manufacture

19950301

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

137

Date Owners Notified

19950724

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

American Cargo, Llc

Date Report Received

19950802

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard