1982 MACK MC606 Recall

Campaign:: 84V043000 on 05/07/1984
Component:: Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting
Manufactured:: 03/31/1982 - 02/29/1984
Affected:: 850
Defect:: 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.
Correction:: 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.