Recall 07V233000: Workhorse custom chassis

Report received

Jun 8, 2007

Manufacturer

Workhorse custom chassis

Potentially affected

4,174vehicles

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

Certain commercial chassis built with gasoline fuel tanks fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity." fuel spillage during a rollover test exceeded 142g, which does not comply with the standard.

Possible consequence

Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Remedy

Vehicles will be fitted with a new wide retaining ring and additionally any vehicles built prior to july 1, 2003 will also be fitted with an extra retention clip. The recall began on july 27, 2007. Owners may contact workhorse at 877-294-6773.