2006 WORKHORSE W42 RECALL - #07V233000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CERTAIN COMMERCIAL CHASSIS BUILT WITH GASOLINE FUEL TANKS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." FUEL SPILLAGE DURING A ROLLOVER TEST EXCEEDED 142G, WHICH DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE STANDARD.
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| Vehicle |
2006 WORKHORSE W42 |
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| Manufacturer |
WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS |
| Manufactured between |
8/27/2001 - 9/25/2006 |
| Recalled on |
6/8/2007 |
| Influenced by |
WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS |
| Owners Notified on |
7/27/2007 |
| # Affected |
4,174 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
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| Description |
CERTAIN COMMERCIAL CHASSIS BUILT WITH GASOLINE FUEL TANKS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." FUEL SPILLAGE DURING A ROLLOVER TEST EXCEEDED 142G, WHICH DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE STANDARD. |
| Consequences |
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
VEHICLES WILL BE FITTED WITH A NEW WIDE RETAINING RING AND ADDITIONALLY ANY VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO JULY 1, 2003 WILL ALSO BE FITTED WITH AN EXTRA RETENTION CLIP. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 27, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 877-294-6773. |
| Notes |
WORKHORSE RECALL NO. 60701-C.CUSTOMERS MAY 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. |
| See also |
2006 WORKHORSE W42 Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX, SHAFT PITMAN
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