Defect Description For Recall
There May Be Insufficient Weld Where The Step Is Welded To The Fuel Tank.
Make Of Vehicle
MACK
Model Of Vehicle
RD SERIES
Year
1987
Recall Campaign Number
88V162000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage
Effect Of Defect
Weld Cracks Could Eventually Cause Steps To Disengageand Possibly Injure Persons Entering Or Leaving The Truck.
Fix Defect
Replace Fuel Tank Steps With Cracks; Modify Others To Prevent Step From Separating From The Tank.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
19870201
End Of Manufacture
19880301
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
5098
Date Owners Notified
19881010
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Date Report Received
19881018