2003 Mack CV recall: tank assembly
Mack Trucks, Inc reported this safety recall on October 27, 2003. It covers about 179 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 179
- reported
- Oct 27, 2003
- owners notified
- Jan 1, 2004
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- On certain chassis equipped with defiance metal fuel tank support bracket assemblies, the fuel tank bracket was not welded per specification. This can cause the fuel tank to separate from the chassis during assembly operation.
- Risk
- If the fuel tank separates from the vechile, there is a risk the tank may rupture causing fuel to leak on the ground which could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and repair. Owner notification began january 1, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mack at 1‑610‑709‑3337.
Recall number 03V420000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 03V420000
Is there a recall on the 2003 Mack CV tank assembly?
Yes. Recall 03V420000, reported on October 27, 2003, covers about 179 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 03V420000?
Dealers will inspect and repair. Owner notification began january 1, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mack at 1‑610‑709‑3337.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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