2004–2006 Mack LE, 2004–2006 Mack MR Recall: ON CERTAIN DIESEL POWERED HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, THE BOLTS ATTACHING THE FUEL…
NHTSA campaign 05V524000 · Fuel System, Diesel · filed Nov 17, 2005 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
ON CERTAIN DIESEL POWERED HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, THE BOLTS ATTACHING THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING BRACKETS TO THE FRAME MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT TORQUE AND THEREFORE MAY RESULT IN PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING.
The risk
IF THE FUEL TANK FALLS, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR THE TANK TO IGNITE, RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY, VEHICLE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FUEL TANK BRACKET MOUNTING BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
MACK RECALL NO. SC0309. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
More Mack LE recalls
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- 2002–2004 Mack CL and 6 other models — Power Train
- 2004–2005 Mack CL and 6 other models — Power Train
- 2007 Mack CHN and 6 other models — ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SR-7 BENDIX BRAKE VALVES…
- 1995–2004 Mack CH and 2 other models — ON CERTAIN CHASSIS BUILT WITH LNG ENGINES, THE NEXGEN LNG…
Other campaigns involving Mack vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 05V524000 (manufacturer number SC0309). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.