WORKHORSE W42 2006: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 07V233000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WORKHORSE | W42 | 2006 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2007-07-27 | 2007-06-08 | 2007-06-08 |
Production Dates: 2001-08-27 - 2006-09-25
Manufacturers Involved: WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 60701-C
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4174
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 301
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.
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
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.
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.
