2003 Mack CV recall: fuel system
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain trucks, the fuel tank mounting strap was not welded to specifications and may fail. The fuel tank strap supports and fastens the steps for the operator and passenger to enter and exit the cab.
💥 The risk
If the pedestal step mounting bracket separated from the fuel tank strap, passenger could fall from the vehicle when entering or exiting the cab, increasing the risk of personal injuries.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect the fuel tank mounting strap and replace it if necessary. The recall began february 7, 2005. Owners should contact mack trucks at 1-610-709-3337.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V530000
- Manufacturer recall #
- SC0290
- Manufacturer
- MACK TRUCKS, INC
- Vehicles affected
- 920
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Feb 7, 2005
- Built
- Aug 18, 2003 – Aug 28, 2003
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Mack recall no. SC0290.customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).