NHTSA campaign 84V043000
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall 84V043000
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.
Reported 04/03/1984
Repair
DEFECTIVE STRAPS WILL BE REPLACED WITH VINYL COATED STEEL STRAPS.
Components
- Fuel system, gasoline: Storage: Tank assembly: Mounting
Affected years and models
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