2003 AUTOCAR WX64 RECALL - #03V453000
RECALL FOR STEERING : GEAR BOX : SHAFT PITMAN
ON CERTAIN CLASS 8 TRUCKS, THE CASTLE NUT HOLDING THE PITMAN ARM TO THE STEERING DRAG LINK CAN VIBRATE LOOSE DUE TO A MISSING COTTER PIN.
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| Vehicle |
2003 AUTOCAR WX64 |
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| Manufacturer |
AUTOCAR, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
7/23/2003 - 11/12/2003 |
| Recalled on |
11/19/2003 |
| Influenced by |
AUTOCAR, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
11/21/2003 |
| # Affected |
115 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN CLASS 8 TRUCKS, THE CASTLE NUT HOLDING THE PITMAN ARM TO THE STEERING DRAG LINK CAN VIBRATE LOOSE DUE TO A MISSING COTTER PIN. |
| Consequences |
IF THE STEERING COMPONENTS BECOME DETACHED FROM EACH OTHER, THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
AUTOCAR HAS TELEPHONED ALL CUSTOMERS AND ALL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED. |
| Notes |
AUTOCAR RECALL NO. 1-0303.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 |
2003 AUTOCAR WX64 Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
2003 AUTOCAR WX64 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
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