Ox Bodies, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #04V292000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V292000 by Ox Bodies, Inc.. Includes 321 affected units, OX BODIES/LIFT-AXLE DETACHES, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V292000
Manufacturer: Ox Bodies, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2004-06-18T00:00:00
Subject: Ox bodies/lift-axle detaches
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 321

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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 Summary: If the lift-axle detaches without warning, a crash could result.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-4f3n~4g5u_2f86
NHTSA ID: 04V292000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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