NHTSA Campaign 84V043000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Issued by MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED · Reported Apr 3, 1984 · 850 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
DEFECTIVE STRAPS WILL BE REPLACED WITH VINYL COATED STEEL STRAPS.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MACK | MC606 | 1982 | 850 |
| MACK | MC606 | 1983 | 850 |
| MACK | MC606 | 1984 | 850 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 84V043000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.