NHTSA Recall 05V524000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V524000; Date: Nov. 17, 2005
If the fuel tank falls, there is the potential for the tank to ignite, resulting in personal injury, vehicle and property damage.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Mack LE; 2005 Mack LE; 2006 Mack LE; 2004 Mack MR; 2005 Mack MR; 2006 Mack MR
Component: Fuel System, Diesel:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Inc
Affected Units:: 4,482
Recall Summary:
On certain diesel powered heavy duty trucks, the bolts attaching the fuel tank mounting brackets to the frame may have insufficient torque and therefore may result in premature failure of the fuel tank mounting.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank bracket mounting bolts free of charge. The recall began on February 6, 2006. Owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Recall Notes:
Mack recall no. Sc0309. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 6, 2006
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