2005 MACK LE RECALL - #05V524000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY
ON CERTAIN DIESEL POWERED HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, THE BOLTS ATTACHING THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING BRACKETS TO THE FRAME MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT TORQUE AND THEREFORE MAY RESULT IN PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2005 MACK LE |
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| Manufacturer |
MACK TRUCKS, INC |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/2003 - 9/30/2005 |
| Recalled on |
11/17/2005 |
| Influenced by |
MACK TRUCKS, INC |
| Owners Notified on |
2/6/2006 |
| # Affected |
4,482 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN DIESEL POWERED HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, THE BOLTS ATTACHING THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING BRACKETS TO THE FRAME MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT TORQUE AND THEREFORE MAY RESULT IN PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING. |
| Consequences |
IF THE FUEL TANK FALLS, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR THE TANK TO IGNITE, RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY, VEHICLE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FUEL TANK BRACKET MOUNTING BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586. |
| Notes |
MACK RECALL NO. SC0309. 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. |
| See also |
2005 MACK LE Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY
2005 MACK LE Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT
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