Autocar recall: Fuel system, other
What is wrong
Mcneilus is recalling certain trucks built on autocar chassis. During the refuse body mounting process, chassis air tanks may be relocated to facilitate mounting of the body. Airlines to the air holdback valve may have been reconnected incorrectly after a tank(s) was relocated.
What could happen
A relocated tank could increase the risk of injury.
The fix
Owners will inspect vehicles and perform repairs free or charge. The safety recall began on june 15, 2010. Owners may contact mcneilus at 507-374-6321.
Vehicles covered
- Autocar Acx65 2003–2010
- Autocar Wx64 2003–2010
- Autocar Wxll42 2003–2010
- Autocar Wxll64 2003–2010
- Autocar Wxr64 2003–2010
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V305000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mcneilus Truck & Manufacturing
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 28, 2010
- Owners notified
- Jul 1, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 3,113
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Aug 2, 2002 to Apr 30, 2010
- Part
- Fuel system, other › Storage › Tank assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- 41-0967369
Notes
Mcneilus safety recall no. 41-0967369.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 .
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.