Recall
Autocar Acx65 — 10V305000
NHTSA ID
10V305000
Make
Autocar
Model
Acx65
Years Affected
2010
Recall Date
2010-06-28
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
3,113
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
41-0967369
Summary
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.
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.