Mack · Canada · High
Mack R, RD: Structure
Affects Mack R, RD · 1987–1988 — about 588 vehicles.
The hazard
AN INSUFFICIENT WELD WHERE THE STEP IS WELDED TO THE FUEL TANK COULD EVENTUALLLY CAUSE COMPLETE STEP DISENGAGEMENT AND POSSIBLE INJURY TO PERSONS WHO COULD FALL OFF A BROKEN STEP WHILE GETTING INTO OR OUT OF THE VEHICLE. CORRECTION: FUEL TANK STEP WELDS WILL BE INSPECTED FOR CRACKS. IF CRACKS ARE PRESENT THE TANK WILL BE REPLACED. IF NO CRACKS ARE EVIDENT A STEP SUPPORT KIT WILL BE INSTALLED.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational