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NHTSARecalled Nov 17, 2005 · #05V524000

FUEL TANK MOUNTING

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

ON CERTAIN DIESEL POWERED HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, THE BOLTS ATTACHING THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING BRACKETS TO THE FRAME MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT TORQUE AND THEREFORE MAY RESULT IN PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING. IF THE FUEL TANK FALLS, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR THE TANK TO IGNITE, RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY, VEHICLE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Product details

Product
FUEL TANK MOUNTING
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FUEL TANK BRACKET MOUNTING BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.

View the official CPSC notice