Recall 88V162000: 1987–1988 Mack RD Series and 1 other model

Report received

Oct 18, 1988

Manufacturer

Mack trucks, incorporated

Potentially affected

5,098vehicles

Model years

1987–1988

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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

Possible consequence

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1987 Mack R Series0 complaints
• 1988 Mack R Series0 complaints
• 1987 Mack RD Series0 complaints
• 1988 Mack RD Series0 complaints