2003–2010 Autocar ACX65 & 2003–2010 Autocar WX64 + 3 more recall: fuel system
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
A relocated tank could increase the risk of injury.
🔧 The fix
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.
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
- 10V305000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 41-0967369
- Manufacturer
- MCNEILUS TRUCK & MANUFACTURING
- Vehicles affected
- 3,113
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jul 1, 2010
- Built
- Aug 2, 2002 – Apr 30, 2010
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Mcneilus safety recall no. 41-0967369.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .