NHTSA recall 88V162000
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage
Mack RD Series and 1 more
Reported Oct 18, 19885,098 vehicles affectedMACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATEDBuilt Feb 1, 1987 – Mar 1, 1988
The defect
There may be insufficient weld where the step IS welded to the fuel tank.
The risk
Weld cracks could eventually cause steps to disengageand possibly injure persons entering or leaving the truck.
The remedy
Replace fuel tank steps with cracks; modify others to prevent step from separating from the tank.