Vehicle recall 88V162000 · October 18, 1988

Mack R Series and RD Series

There may be insufficient weld where the step is welded to the fuel tank.

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

Summary: There may be insufficient weld where the step is welded to the fuel tank.
Consequence: Weld cracks could eventually cause steps to disengageand possibly injure persons entering or leaving the truck.
Remedy: Replace fuel tank steps with cracks; modify others to prevent step from separating from the tank.
Notes: System: fuel tank step.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 88V162000
Reported to NHTSA: October 18, 1988
Filed by: MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Owner notification: October 10, 1988
Vehicles potentially affected: 5,098
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Fuel system, gasoline › Storage

Recall 88V162000 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 R Series (1987-1988): 1988, 1987
Mack RD Series (1987-1988): 1988, 1987

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