Tank assembly: mountingRecall 04V-530 · 2003 Mack CV

MACK TRUCKS, INC recall 04V-530 covers 920 2003 Mack CV for a tank assembly: mounting problem, reported to NHTSA on November 1, 2004.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected9201 model

ReportedNov 1, 2004Owners notified Feb 7, 2005

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 04V530000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING STRAP WAS NOT WELDED TO SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY FAIL. THE FUEL TANK STRAP SUPPORTS AND FASTENS THE STEPS FOR THE OPERATOR AND PASSENGER TO ENTER AND EXIT THE CAB.

The risk

IF THE PEDESTAL STEP MOUNTING BRACKET SEPARATED FROM THE FUEL TANK STRAP, PASSENGER COULD FALL FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN ENTERING OR EXITING THE CAB, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURIES.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING STRAP AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN FEBRUARY 7, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-610-709-3337.

MACK RECALL NO. SC0290.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Mack CV2003

Built from August 18, 2003 to August 28, 2003. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.