2008 AUTOCAR ACX RECALL - #08V236000
RECALL FOR STEERING
AUTOCAR IS RECALLING 7 MY 2008 ACX CHASSIS ASSEMBLIES WHICH WERE SOLD TO GROVE U.S. LLC. GROVE CONVERTS THESE CHASSIS INTO CRANES. THE TELESCOPIC STEERING SHAFT BETWEEN THE IN-CAB TILT STEER GEARBOX COMPONENTS AND THE FLOOR-MOUNTED STEERING GEARBOX IS TOO LONG, AND ONE OF THE PINCH BOLTS ON THE SHAFT MAY NOT BE SECURED PROPERLY.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2008 AUTOCAR ACX |
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| Manufacturer |
AUTOCAR, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
2/1/2008 - 3/31/2008 |
| Recalled on |
5/28/2008 |
| Influenced by |
AUTOCAR, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
7 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING |
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| Description |
AUTOCAR IS RECALLING 7 MY 2008 ACX CHASSIS ASSEMBLIES WHICH WERE SOLD TO GROVE U.S. LLC. GROVE CONVERTS THESE CHASSIS INTO CRANES. THE TELESCOPIC STEERING SHAFT BETWEEN THE IN-CAB TILT STEER GEARBOX COMPONENTS AND THE FLOOR-MOUNTED STEERING GEARBOX IS TOO LONG, AND ONE OF THE PINCH BOLTS ON THE SHAFT MAY NOT BE SECURED PROPERLY. |
| Consequences |
INSUFFICIENT TORQUE ON THE FASTENER THAT CLAMPS THE ASSEMBLIES TOGETHER COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
AUTOCAR IS WORKING WITH GROVE TO HAVE THE CHASSIS INSPECTED AND WILL REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUTOCAR AT 1-765-489-6001. |
| Notes |
AUTOCAR RECALL NO. A-0802.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| See also |
2008 AUTOCAR ACX Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT
2008 AUTOCAR ACX Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX, SHAFT SECTOR
2008 AUTOCAR ACX Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2008 AUTOCAR ACX Recall for PARKING BRAKE, DRIVELINE, AIR
2008 AUTOCAR ACX Recall for EQUIPMENT
2008 AUTOCAR ACX Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX, SHAFT SECTOR
2008 AUTOCAR ACX Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION
2008 AUTOCAR ACX Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2008 AUTOCAR ACX Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
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