Recall 10V348000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Report Date

20100727

Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Affected Vehicles

2 models

Defect Description

NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 WORKHORSE W22 AND R26 TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 5, 2007 THROUGH MAY 24, 2010. THE FUEL-FILL CAP ASSEMBLIES USED TO SEAL THE UNUSED SIDE OF THE DUAL-FILL GASOLINE FUEL TANK WERE PRODUCED WITH A HOSE MATERIAL THAT DID NOT MEET DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS. DURING NORMAL USAGE THE HOSE MATERIAL MAY DETERIORATE WHICH MAY RESULT IN FUEL LEAKS.

Safety Consequence

A FUEL LEAK INCREASES THE RISK OF A FIRE WHICH MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL FUEL-FILL CAP ASSEMBLIES WITH ONES ASSEMBLED WITH HOSE MATERIAL THAT MEETS DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE OCTOBER 8, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-260-461-1890.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2011	WORKHORSE	R26
2011	WORKHORSE	W22

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.