NHTSA Campaign 07V233000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Issued by WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS · Reported Jun 8, 2007 · 4,174 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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

FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
WORKHORSE P42 2001 4,174
WORKHORSE P42 2002 4,174
WORKHORSE P42 2003 4,174
WORKHORSE P42 2004 4,174
WORKHORSE P42 2005 4,174
WORKHORSE P42 2006 4,174
WORKHORSE P42 2007 4,174
WORKHORSE W42 2001 4,174
WORKHORSE W42 2002 4,174
WORKHORSE W42 2003 4,174
WORKHORSE W42 2004 4,174
WORKHORSE W42 2005 4,174
WORKHORSE W42 2006 4,174
WORKHORSE W42 2007 4,174

Source: NHTSA Campaign 07V233000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.