NHTSA Recall 04V292000: Body (structure)
OX BODIES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 321 vehicles. It affects 2001–2004 Ox Bodies Dump Truck.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V292000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY |
| Report received | June 18, 2004 |
| Owner notification | July 2, 2004 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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.
Safety risk
If the lift-axle detaches without warning, a crash could result.
Remedy
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 04V292000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.