THERE MAY BE INSUFFICIENT WELD WHERE THE STEP IS WELDED TO THE FUEL TANK
— Recall Campaign #88V162000
THERE MAY BE INSUFFICIENT WELD WHERE THE STEP IS WELDED TO THE FUEL TANK.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 5,098 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
88V162000
| Manufacturer: | Mack Trucks, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 18, 1988 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 88V162000 |
| Units affected: | 5,098 |
- Description:
- THERE MAY BE INSUFFICIENT WELD WHERE THE STEP IS WELDED TO THE FUEL TANK.
- Consequeces:
- WELD CRACKS COULD EVENTUALLY CAUSE STEPS TO DISENGAGEAND POSSIBLY INJURE PERSONS ENTERING OR LEAVING THE TRUCK.
- Corrective action:
- 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.