NHTSA Recall 10V348000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V348000; Date: Jul. 27, 2010
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire which may result in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Workhorse R26; 2011 Workhorse W22
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: Navistar, Inc
Affected Units:: 1,328
Recall Summary:
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2011 workhorse w22 and r26 trucks manufactured from February 5, 2007 through may 24, 2010. The fuel-fill cap assemblies used to seal the unused side of the dual-fill gasoline fuel tank were produced with a hose material that did not meet design specifications. During normal usage the hose material may deteriorate which may result in fuel leaks.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the original fuel-fill cap assemblies with ones assembled with hose material that meets design specifications. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before October 8, 2010. Owners may contact navistar at 1-260-461-1890.
Recall Notes:
Navistar recall no. 61101-c. Owners 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 .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 22, 2010
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