Autocar Recall 10V305000: Fuel System, Other, Storage, Tank Assembly
NHTSA recall 10V305000 · announced June 28, 2010 · filed by Mcneilus Truck & Manufacturing · 3,113 units affected
The problem
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.
The risk
A RELOCATED TANK COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY.
What to do
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.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2003 Autocar Acx65
- 2004 Autocar Acx65
- 2005 Autocar Acx65
- 2006 Autocar Acx65
- 2007 Autocar Acx65
- 2008 Autocar Acx65
- 2009 Autocar Acx65
- 2010 Autocar Acx65
- 2003 Autocar Wx64
- 2004 Autocar Wx64
- 2005 Autocar Wx64
- 2006 Autocar Wx64
- 2007 Autocar Wx64
- 2008 Autocar Wx64
- 2009 Autocar Wx64
- 2010 Autocar Wx64
- 2003 Autocar Wxll42
- 2004 Autocar Wxll42
- 2005 Autocar Wxll42
- 2006 Autocar Wxll42
- 2007 Autocar Wxll42
- 2008 Autocar Wxll42
- 2009 Autocar Wxll42
- 2010 Autocar Wxll42
- 2003 Autocar Wxll64
- 2004 Autocar Wxll64
- 2005 Autocar Wxll64
- 2006 Autocar Wxll64
- 2007 Autocar Wxll64
- 2008 Autocar Wxll64
- 2009 Autocar Wxll64
- 2010 Autocar Wxll64
- 2003 Autocar Wxr64
- 2004 Autocar Wxr64
- 2005 Autocar Wxr64
- 2006 Autocar Wxr64
- 2007 Autocar Wxr64
- 2008 Autocar Wxr64
- 2009 Autocar Wxr64
- 2010 Autocar Wxr64
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.