Tank assembly: mountingRecall 84V-043 · 1982–1984 Mack MC606
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall 84V-043 covers 850 1982–1984 Mack MC606 for a tank assembly: mounting problem, reported to NHTSA on April 3, 1984.
Source: NHTSA recall 84V043000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE FUEL TANK STRAPS MAY DEVELOP MICROSCOPIC CRACKS IN THE PLATING OF THE UPPER END LOOP, EXPOSING THE PARENT METAL TO THE ATMOSPHERE. AIR EXPOSURE PROMOTES CORROSION AND MAY LEAD TO PREMATURE FAILURE, ALLOWING THE FUEL TANK TO DROP.
The fix
DEFECTIVE STRAPS WILL BE REPLACED WITH VINYL COATED STEEL STRAPS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS WITH CHROME PLATED FUEL TANK STRAPS.SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEM; MOUNTING STRAPS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE FUEL TANK COULD DROP WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING,RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH AND A FIRE.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 1, 1982 to March 1, 1984. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.