NHTSA Recall 88V162000

NHTSA Campaign Id 88V162000; Date: Oct. 18, 1988

Weld cracks could eventually cause steps to disengageand possibly injure persons entering or leaving the truck.

Recalled Vehicles:

1987 Mack R Series;  1988 Mack R Series;  1987 Mack Rd Series;  1988 Mack Rd Series

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage

Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Incorporated

Affected Units:: 5,098

Recall Summary:

There may be insufficient weld where the step is welded to the fuel tank.

How to Fix:

Replace fuel tank steps with cracks; modify others to prevent step from separating from the tank.

Recall Notes:

System: fuel tank step. Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 10, 1988

Also see:

All recalls of Mack vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.