Auto Recalls for Consumers

2004 AUTOCAR WXLL Recall - Campaign #05V164000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2004 AUTOCAR WXLL RECALL - #05V164000

RECALL FOR SUSPENSION

ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES FITTED WITH NEWAY AD SERIES SUSPENSIONS, THE SUSPENSION HAS TRANSVERSE BEAM CASTINGS THAT MAY FRACTURE UNDER NORMAL LOADS. IF A CASTING BREAKS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING ON A ROADWAY THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR PIECES OF THE CASTING TO BECOME PROJECTILES AND THE SUSPENSION'S TRANSVERSE BEAM MAY DROP DOWN LOW ENOUGH TO CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE.

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Vehicle 2004 AUTOCAR WXLL
Manufacturer AUTOCAR, LLC
Manufactured between 1/1/2004 - 11/30/2004
Recalled on 4/22/2005
Influenced by AUTOCAR, LLC
Owners Notified on 4/1/2005
# Affected 13
Recalled for SUSPENSION
Description ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES FITTED WITH NEWAY AD SERIES SUSPENSIONS, THE SUSPENSION HAS TRANSVERSE BEAM CASTINGS THAT MAY FRACTURE UNDER NORMAL LOADS. IF A CASTING BREAKS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING ON A ROADWAY THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR PIECES OF THE CASTING TO BECOME PROJECTILES AND THE SUSPENSION'S TRANSVERSE BEAM MAY DROP DOWN LOW ENOUGH TO CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE.
Consequences THIS WILL CAUSE SPARKS THAT COULD POTENTIALLY IGNITE AND CAUSE A FIRE.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE TRANSVERSE BEAM ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 1, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUTOCAR AT 765-489-5499.
Notes AUTOCAR RECALL NO. A-0505.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 WXLL Recall for WHEELS, LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS

2004 AUTOCAR WXLL Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP, CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

2004 AUTOCAR WXLL Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, SPRINGS, AIR SUSPENSION, LINES AND FITTINGS

2004 AUTOCAR WXLL Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

2004 AUTOCAR WXLL Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, ABS WARNING LIGHT

2004 AUTOCAR WXLL Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, WARNINGS, EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT

2004 AUTOCAR WXLL Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES

2004 AUTOCAR WXLL Recall for SUSPENSION
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