Recall
Mack Rd Series — 88V162000
NHTSA ID
88V162000
Make
Mack
Model
Rd Series
Years Affected
1988
Recall Date
1988-10-18
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Units Affected
5,098
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THERE MAY BE INSUFFICIENT WELD WHERE THE STEP IS WELDED TO THE FUEL TANK.
Consequence
WELD CRACKS COULD EVENTUALLY CAUSE STEPS TO DISENGAGEAND POSSIBLY INJURE PERSONS ENTERING OR LEAVING THE TRUCK.
Remedy
REPLACE FUEL TANK STEPS WITH CRACKS; MODIFY OTHERS TO PREVENT STEP FROM SEPARATING FROM THE TANK.