Component Description
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20010827
End Date Of Manufacturing
20060925
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
4174
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20070727
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS
Report Received Date
20070608
Record Creation Date
20070608
Regulation Part Number
571
Defect Summary
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.
Consequence Summary
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective Summary
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.
Recall Notes
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.
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Vehicle Type
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