2004 AUTOCAR WXLL RECALL - #06V167000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION
ON CERTAIN HEAVY-DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES, THE TABS ON SOME OF THE LIFT AXLE SPINDLE NUTS MAY HAVE BEEN BROKEN DURING ASSEMBLY. WHEN IN PLACE, THE TABS ON THE NUTS PREVENT THE NUTS FROM LOOSENING.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2004 AUTOCAR WXLL |
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| Manufacturer |
AUTOCAR, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
11/9/2004 - 4/25/2006 |
| Recalled on |
5/18/2006 |
| Influenced by |
AUTOCAR, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
6/5/2006 |
| # Affected |
250 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN HEAVY-DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES, THE TABS ON SOME OF THE LIFT AXLE SPINDLE NUTS MAY HAVE BEEN BROKEN DURING ASSEMBLY. WHEN IN PLACE, THE TABS ON THE NUTS PREVENT THE NUTS FROM LOOSENING. |
| Consequences |
WHEN THE TABS ARE BROKEN, THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS THAT THE NUT MIGHT SPIN OFF. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE WHEEL AND WHEEL END ASSEMBLY COULD FALL OFF, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE LIFT AXLE SPINDLE NUT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 5, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUTOCAR AT 1-765-489-5499. |
| Notes |
AUTOCAR RECALL NO.A-0603. 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 SUSPENSION
2004 AUTOCAR WXLL Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, WARNINGS, EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
2004 AUTOCAR WXLL Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
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