NHTSA Recall 03V420000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V420000; Date: Oct. 27, 2003
If the fuel tank separates from the vechile, there is a risk the tank may rupture causing fuel to leak on the ground which could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Mack CV
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Inc
Affected Units:: 179
Recall Summary:
On certain chassis equipped with defiance metal fuel tank support bracket assemblies, the fuel tank bracket was not welded per specification. This can cause the fuel tank to separate from the chassis during assembly operation.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and repair. Owner notification began January 1, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mack at 1-610-709-3337.
Recall Notes:
Mack truck recall no. Sc0284. Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 1, 2004
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