MACK R SERIES 1987: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 88V162000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MACK | R SERIES | 1987 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1988-10-10 | 1988-10-18 | 1988-10-27 |
Production Dates: 1987-02-01 - 1988-03-01
Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5098
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL TANK STEP.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.
