Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipeRecall 89V-002 · 1988 Mack MR600
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall 89V-002 covers 1,500 1988 Mack MR600 for a exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe problem, reported to NHTSA on January 12, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V002000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD WAS NOT INSTALLED IN PRODUCTION.
The risk
THE LACK OF THIS SHIELD CAN ALLOW FALLING REFUSE TO CAUSEA VEHICLE FIRE.
The fix
INSTALL AN EXHAUST PIPE HEAT SHIELD.
SYSTEM: EXHAUST PIPE HEAT SHIELD.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: REFUSE TRUCK INCORPORATING CMCAC (CHASSIS MOUNTED CHARGEAIR COOLING).
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 December 1, 1987 to August 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.