NHTSA Recall 88V162000
Filed by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Component: Fuel System, Gasoline. Reported 1988-10-18. An estimated 5,098 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THERE MAY BE INSUFFICIENT WELD WHERE THE STEP IS WELDED TO THE FUEL TANK.
Risk
WELD CRACKS COULD EVENTUALLY CAUSE STEPS TO DISENGAGEAND POSSIBLY INJURE PERSONS ENTERING OR LEAVING THE TRUCK.
What the manufacturer will do
REPLACE FUEL TANK STEPS WITH CRACKS; MODIFY OTHERS TO PREVENT STEP FROM SEPARATING FROM THE TANK.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL TANK STEP.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.
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