NHTSA Recall 06V290000
Filed by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Component: Fuel System, Diesel. Reported 2006-08-03. An estimated 342 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE FUEL LINE CROSSOVER BRACKET MAY PREMATURELY FAIL AND UNEXPECTEDLY FALL TO THE ROAD. THE LOCATION AND SIZE OF THE BRACKET DRAWS A CONCERN TO THE BRACKET BEING PICKED UP AND THROWN BY THE DRIVE AXLE WHEELS.
Risk
IF THE CROSSOVER BRACKET FALLS A CRASH MAY OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRACKETS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 20, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
Manufacturer campaign number: SC0311
Notes
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.