Safety Recall NHTSA · 82V054000 Reported May 24, 1982

Lighting:general or unknown component:head lights

Q: What is recall 82V054000?

NHTSA recall 82V054000 was issued by Mack Trucks, Inc. on May 24, 1982. It addresses: Lighting:general or unknown component:head lights. The recall affects approximately 5,700 vehicles , with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Mack Trucks, Inc. · Exterior Lighting · 5,700 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

82V054000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Mack Trucks, Inc.

Component

Exterior Lighting

Vehicles Affected

5,700

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

May 24, 1982

Defect Summary

The circuit wiring on these vehicles is arranged so that a short circuit in the rear taillights will also result in loss of power to the headlamps. For safety reasons the lighting system wiring should be independent.

Corrective Action

Vehicles will have an automatic reset circuit breaker installed to ensure continued headlamp illumination in the event of a short in other lighting systems.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mack Trucks, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 82V054000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 82V054000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 82V054000?

NHTSA recall 82V054000 was issued by Mack Trucks, Inc. on May 24, 1982. It addresses: Lighting:general or unknown component:head lights. The recall affects approximately 5,700 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mack Trucks, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 82V054000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.