Storage: tank assemblyRecall 10V-305 · Autocar vehicles

MCNEILUS TRUCK & MANUFACTURING recall 10V-305 covers 3,113 Autocar vehicles for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on June 28, 2010.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected3,1135 models

ReportedJun 28, 2010Owners notified Jul 1, 2010

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 10V305000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

What to do

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.

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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A>.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

5 models

Vehicles in this recall

Autocar ACX652003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

Autocar WX642003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

Autocar WXLL422003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

Autocar WXLL642003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

Autocar WXR642003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

Built from August 2, 2002 to April 30, 2010. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.