Recalls › 84V043000

NHTSA recall 84V043000

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting

Mack MC606

Reported Apr 3, 1984850 vehicles affectedMACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATEDBuilt Apr 1, 1982 – Mar 1, 1984

The defect

The fuel tank straps may develop microscopic cracks in the plating of the upper end loop, exposing the parent metal to the atmosphere. Air exposure promotes corrosion and may lead to premature failure, allowing the fuel tank to drop.

The remedy

Defective straps will be replaced with vinyl coated steel straps.

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Vehicles in this recall

Mack MC606
198219831984

Notes

Vehicle description: heavy trucks with chrome plated fuel tank straps.system: fuel system; mounting straps.consequences of defect: the fuel tank could drop without prior warning,resulting in a possible vehicle crash and a fire.