Recall 08V514000: OX BODIES, INC.

Report received

Oct 3, 2008

Manufacturer

OX BODIES, INC.

Potentially affected

221vehicles

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

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.

Possible consequence

A falling tool box lid may strike following vehicles increasing the risk of property damage, injury, or a crash.

Remedy

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.