Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
WORKHORSE
Model Of Vehicle
W42
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
07V233000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline
Effect Of Defect
Fuel Leakage, In The Presence Of An Ignition Source, Could Result In A Fire.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Workhorse Custom Chassis
Start Of Manufacture
20010827
End Of Manufacture
20060925
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4174
Date Owners Notified
20070727
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Workhorse Custom Chassis
Date Report Received
20070608
Make Campaign Number
60701-C
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
301