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Mack MC606 Recall 84V043: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting

NHTSA campaign 84V043, reported April 3, 1984, 850 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 84V043MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
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.
Risk
Remedy
DEFECTIVE STRAPS WILL BE REPLACED WITH VINYL COATED STEEL STRAPS.
Notes
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.

Affected vehicles

Mack MC606198219831984