2004 AUTOCAR WX RECALL - #04V594000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : SPRINGS : AIR SUSPENSION : LINES AND FITTINGS
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE AIR SUSPENSION HEIGHT CONTROL VALVE MAY NOT BE INSTALLED CORRECTLY.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2004 AUTOCAR WX |
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| Manufacturer |
AUTOCAR, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/2003 - 11/30/2004 |
| Recalled on |
12/20/2004 |
| Influenced by |
AUTOCAR, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
1/4/2005 |
| # Affected |
20 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:LINES AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE AIR SUSPENSION HEIGHT CONTROL VALVE MAY NOT BE INSTALLED CORRECTLY. |
| Consequences |
IN THE EVENT OF A SUSPENSION AIR BAG FAILURE OR RUPTURE OF THE AIR LINE, THERE COULD BE A LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE IN THE 'B' SYSTEM AIR RESERVOIR THAT SUPPLIES AIR PRESSURE FOR THE FRONT STEER AXLE BRAKES. THIS CONDITION WOULD INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCE OF THE VEHICLE AND UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL A PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN JANUARY 4 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AUTOCAR AT 1-877-973-3486. |
| Notes |
AUTOCAR RECALL NO. A-0404.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2004 AUTOCAR WX Recall for WHEELS, LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
2004 AUTOCAR WX Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP, CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
2004 AUTOCAR WX Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2004 AUTOCAR WX Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, ABS WARNING LIGHT
2004 AUTOCAR WX Recall for SUSPENSION
2004 AUTOCAR WX Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, WARNINGS, EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
2004 AUTOCAR WX Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2004 AUTOCAR WX Recall for SUSPENSION
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