McNeilus Recalls Certain Trucks Built on Autocar Chassis

July 9, 2010

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
AUTOCAR / ACX65 2003-2010
AUTOCAR / WX64 2003-2010
AUTOCAR / WXLL42 2003-2010
AUTOCAR / WXLL64 2003-2010
AUTOCAR / WXR64 2003-2010
Manufacturer: MCNEILUS TRUCK & MANUFACTURING Mfr’s Report Date: JUN 25, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V305000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3113
Summary: 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.
Consequence: A RELOCATED TANK COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL INSPECT VEHICLES AND PERFORM REPAIRS FREE OR CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MCNEILUS AT 507-374-6321.
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 .

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