Report Date
Jun 28, 2010
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Affected Vehicles
40
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
A RELOCATED TANK COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL INSPECT VEHICLES AND PERFORM REPAIRS FREE OR CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MCNEILUS AT 507-374-6321.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | AUTOCAR | ACX65 |
| 2003 | AUTOCAR | WX64 |
| 2003 | AUTOCAR | WXLL42 |
| 2003 | AUTOCAR | WXLL64 |
| 2003 | AUTOCAR | WXR64 |
| 2004 | AUTOCAR | ACX65 |
| 2004 | AUTOCAR | WX64 |
| 2004 | AUTOCAR | WXLL42 |
| 2004 | AUTOCAR | WXLL64 |
| 2004 | AUTOCAR | WXR64 |
| 2005 | AUTOCAR | ACX65 |
| 2005 | AUTOCAR | WX64 |
| 2005 | AUTOCAR | WXLL42 |
| 2005 | AUTOCAR | WXLL64 |
| 2005 | AUTOCAR | WXR64 |
| 2006 | AUTOCAR | ACX65 |
| 2006 | AUTOCAR | WX64 |
| 2006 | AUTOCAR | WXLL42 |
| 2006 | AUTOCAR | WXLL64 |
| 2006 | AUTOCAR | WXR64 |
| 2007 | AUTOCAR | ACX65 |
| 2007 | AUTOCAR | WX64 |
| 2007 | AUTOCAR | WXLL42 |
| 2007 | AUTOCAR | WXLL64 |
| 2007 | AUTOCAR | WXR64 |
| 2008 | AUTOCAR | ACX65 |
| 2008 | AUTOCAR | WX64 |
| 2008 | AUTOCAR | WXLL42 |
| 2008 | AUTOCAR | WXLL64 |
| 2008 | AUTOCAR | WXR64 |
| 2009 | AUTOCAR | ACX65 |
| 2009 | AUTOCAR | WX64 |
| 2009 | AUTOCAR | WXLL42 |
| 2009 | AUTOCAR | WXLL64 |
| 2009 | AUTOCAR | WXR64 |
| 2010 | AUTOCAR | ACX65 |
| 2010 | AUTOCAR | WX64 |
| 2010 | AUTOCAR | WXLL42 |
| 2010 | AUTOCAR | WXLL64 |
| 2010 | AUTOCAR | WXR64 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.