Fuel system, gasoline: storageRecall 88V-162 · Mack vehicles
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall 88V-162 covers 5,098 Mack vehicles for a fuel system, gasoline: storage problem, reported to NHTSA on October 18, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V162000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THERE MAY BE INSUFFICIENT WELD WHERE THE STEP IS WELDED TO THE FUEL TANK.
The risk
WELD CRACKS COULD EVENTUALLY CAUSE STEPS TO DISENGAGEAND POSSIBLY INJURE PERSONS ENTERING OR LEAVING THE TRUCK.
The fix
REPLACE FUEL TANK STEPS WITH CRACKS; MODIFY OTHERS TO PREVENT STEP FROM SEPARATING FROM THE TANK.
SYSTEM: FUEL TANK STEP.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.
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 February 1, 1987 to March 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.