Mack R Series Recall 88V162: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage

NHTSA campaign 88V162, reported October 18, 1988, 5,098 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 88V162MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Problem: THERE MAY BE INSUFFICIENT WELD WHERE THE STEP IS WELDED TO THE FUEL TANK.
Risk: WELD CRACKS COULD EVENTUALLY CAUSE STEPS TO DISENGAGEAND POSSIBLY INJURE PERSONS ENTERING OR LEAVING THE TRUCK.
Remedy: REPLACE FUEL TANK STEPS WITH CRACKS; MODIFY OTHERS TO PREVENT STEP FROM SEPARATING FROM THE TANK.
Notes: SYSTEM: FUEL TANK STEP.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.

Mack R Series	1987 1988
Mack RD Series	1987 1988