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Safety recall · 88V162000

Fuel system: storage Mack recall

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported this recall to NHTSA on October 18, 1988. It covers about 5,098 vehicles across 4 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
88V162000
Reported
Oct 18, 1988
Vehicles
5,098
Area
Fuel system

The problem

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

The risk

Weld cracks could eventually cause steps to disengageand possibly injure persons entering or leaving the truck.

The fix

Replace fuel tank steps with cracks; modify others to prevent step from separating from the tank.

Contacts

System: fuel tank step.Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Mack dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 88V162000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1987 Mack R Series03D
1988 Mack R Series06F
1987 Mack RD Series05F
1988 Mack RD Series08F

Questions

Is the 88V162000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 88V162000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 88V162000 announced?

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported it to NHTSA on October 18, 1988. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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