FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
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.
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.
3,113 vehicles affected
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
ON CERTAIN DUAL STEER TRUCKS, THE 18" STEERING WHEELS WERE NOT ASSEMBLED CORRECTLY. THE HORNS EITHER WORKED INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REASSEMBLE THE CONTACT PLATE POSITION OR ROLLER POSITION, IF NECESSARY. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AUTOCAR AT 1-877-973-3486.
307 vehicles affected
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
ON CERTAIN CLASS 8 TRUCKS, THE CASTLE NUT HOLDING THE PITMAN ARM TO THE STEERING DRAG LINK CAN VIBRATE LOOSE DUE TO A MISSING COTTER PIN.
Remedy: AUTOCAR HAS TELEPHONED ALL CUSTOMERS AND ALL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED.
115 vehicles affected