Vehicle recall 05V524000 · November 17, 2005
Mack LE and MR
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…
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- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- If the fuel tank falls, there is the potential for the tank to ignite, resulting in personal injury, vehicle and property damage.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Mack recall no. SC0309. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V524000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 17, 2005
- Filed by
- MACK TRUCKS, INC
- Manufacturer campaign
- SC0309
- Owner notification
- February 6, 2006
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4,482
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, diesel › Storage › Tank assembly
Vehicles covered
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