2001 OX BODIES DUMP TRUCK Recall

Campaign:

04V292000 on 06/23/2004

Component:

Structure:body

Manufactured:

01/11/2001 - 05/13/2004

Affected:

321

Defect:

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.

Consequence:

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

Correction:

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.

Notes:

Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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