Make : MACK | Model : R SERIES | Year : 1987 |
Build Dates : 19870201 - 19880301 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 88V162000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19881010 | Date Received by ODI: 19881018 | Date Added to Database: 19881027 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MACK TRUCKS, INC | ||
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Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 5098 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THERE MAY BE INSUFFICIENT WELD WHERE THE STEP IS WELDED TO THE FUEL TANK. |
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Consequence:
WELD CRACKS COULD EVENTUALLY CAUSE STEPS TO DISENGAGEAND POSSIBLY INJURE PERSONS ENTERING OR LEAVING THE TRUCK. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE FUEL TANK STEPS WITH CRACKS; MODIFY OTHERS TO PREVENT STEP FROM SEPARATING FROM THE TANK. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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