Recalls for your 2003 Ox Bodies Dump Truck

Recalls for 2003 Ox Bodies Dump Truck

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DEFECT #1 - STRUCTURE:BODY


Posted on: 2004-06-24
Description
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.  

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.  

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).