NHTSA Recall 07V233000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V233000; Date: Jun. 8, 2007
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Workhorse P42; 2002 Workhorse P42; 2003 Workhorse P42; 2004 Workhorse P42; 2005 Workhorse P42; 2006 Workhorse P42; 2007 Workhorse P42; 2001 Workhorse W42; 2002 Workhorse W42; 2003 Workhorse W42; 2004 Workhorse W42; 2005 Workhorse W42; 2006 Workhorse W42; 2007 Workhorse W42
Component: Gasoline Fuel System
Manufactured by: Workhorse Custom Chassis
Affected Units:: 4,174
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 27, 2007
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