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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 04V292📅 Jun 24, 2004

2001–2004 OX Bodies Dump Truck recall: body & structure

⚠️ What's wrong

On certain Dump trucks built on kenworth T800 or W900 chassis and outfitted with a factory installed rigid lift-axle, the lift-axle could detach from the Dump Truck. One or more of the six bolts that affix each lift-axle bracket may not be tightened to the minimum specifications established bgy the lift-axle manufacturer.

💥 The risk

If the lift-axle detaches without warning, a crash could result.

🔧 The fix

Ox will remove and replace the mounting brackets it had installed over the factory-installed lift-axle brackets, and replace the two bolts it had installed. The recall began july 2, 2004. Owners should contact ox bodies facilities in fayette, alabama at 1-205-932-5720; nashville, arkansas at 1-870-451-9021; bennettsville, south carolina at 1-803-479-0244 or kenworth facilities in birmingham, alabama at 1-205-326-6170, montgomery, alabama at 1-334-263-3101, dothan, alabama at 1-334-712-4900, or mobile, alabama at 1-251-478-3900. If it is not feasible to bring your vehicle to one of these facilities, you may contact ox at 1-205-932-5720, to make alternate arrangements.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
04V292000
Manufacturer
OX BODIES, INC.
Vehicles affected
321
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY
Owner phone
1-870-451-9021
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jul 2, 2004
Built
Jan 12, 2001 – May 14, 2004
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 04V292 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 04V292?

2001–2004 OX Bodies Dump Truck. 321 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized OX Bodies dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-870-451-9021.