Vehicle recall 84V043000 · April 3, 1984

1982-1984 Mack MC606

The fuel tank straps may develop microscopic cracks in the plating of the upper end loop, exposing the parent metal to the atmosphere.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: 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.
Remedy: Defective straps will be replaced with vinyl coated steel straps.
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 84V043000
Reported to NHTSA: April 3, 1984
Filed by: MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Vehicles potentially affected: 850
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting

Recall 84V043000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Mack MC606 (1982-1984): 1984, 1983, 1982

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