2004 AUTOCAR WX RECALL - #05V031000
RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES : TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR URRESKO TIE ROD CLAMPS, HEAT TREATMENT OF CLAMPS CREATED A SURFACE HARDNESS THAT COULD LEAD TO A FRACTURE OF THE CLAMPS.
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| Vehicle |
2004 AUTOCAR WX |
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| Manufacturer |
AUTOCAR, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/2004 - 10/31/2004 |
| Recalled on |
2/3/2005 |
| Influenced by |
AUTOCAR, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
3/30/2006 |
| # Affected |
5 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR URRESKO TIE ROD CLAMPS, HEAT TREATMENT OF CLAMPS CREATED A SURFACE HARDNESS THAT COULD LEAD TO A FRACTURE OF THE CLAMPS. |
| Consequences |
IN THE EVENT OF A CRACK THE CLAMPS COULD BREAK OFF AFFECTING TOE-IN AND ALIGNMENT. THE TIE ROD CAN COME LOOSE RESULTING IN STEERING LOSS AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THESE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 24, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUTOCAR AT 1-765-489-5499. |
| Notes |
AUTOCAR RECALL NO. A-0502.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 |
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 SUSPENSION, FRONT, SPRINGS, AIR SUSPENSION, LINES AND FITTINGS
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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