Recall 04V292000: OX BODIES, INC.

Report received

Jun 18, 2004

Manufacturer

OX BODIES, INC.

Potentially affected

321vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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

Remedy

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.