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United States 07V233000

WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE — FUEL SPILLAGE/FMVSS 301 · June 8, 2007

The problem

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.

Risk

FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

What owners should do

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.

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