EquipmentRecall 08V-514 · Ox Bodies vehicles
OX BODIES, INC. recall 08V-514 covers 221 Ox Bodies vehicles for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on October 3, 2008.
Source: NHTSA recall 08V514000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
OX BODIES IS RECALLING 221 MY 2004-2008 F750 FLAT BED AND FLAT DUMP VEHICLES SUPPLIED TO DYCOM INDUSTRIES ON WHICH TOOL BOXES WITH LIDS OPENING TO 180 DEGREES WERE INSTALLED. THE TOOL BOX LID MAY DETACH FROM A MOVING VEHICLE AND FALL TO THE GROUND.
The risk
A FALLING TOOL BOX LID MAY STRIKE FOLLOWING VEHICLES INCREASING THE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURY, OR A CRASH.
The fix
OX BODIES WILL REPLACE THE HINGES ON THE AFFECTED TOOL BOX LIDS AND SUPPORT CHAINS WILL BE ADDED FOR ADDITIONAL SAFETY. OX BODIES IS WORKING WITH DYCOM INDUSTRIES, WHO PURCHASED THESE VEHICLES, TO HAVE THESE VEHICLES REPAIRED. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT OX BODIES AT 1-205-932-5720.
CUSTOMERS MAY 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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.