NHTSA recall 07V233000
Fuel system, gasoline
Workhorse P42 and 1 more
Reported Jun 8, 20074,174 vehicles affectedWORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSISMaker’s number 60701-CBuilt Aug 27, 2001 – Sep 25, 2006
The defect
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.
The risk
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
The 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.