Autocar 2003 Electrical System recall
Recalled December 1, 2003 · NHTSA recall 03V490000 · Autocar
Hazard
THIS CONDITION COULD PREVENT A DRIVER FROM WARNING ANOTHER VEHICLE OR BYSTANDER OF THEIR PRESENCE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH OR INJURY TO BYSTANDERS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE STEERING WHEEL AND INSTALL A NEW HORN RING CONTACT PLATE. OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN IN DECEMBER 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AUTOCAR AT 1-877-973-3486.
Units
25 units
Description
ON CERTAIN DUAL STEER TRUCKS, THE HORN BUTTON ON THE 16" RIGHT HAND STEERING WHEEL WAS MISSING.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE STEERING WHEEL AND INSTALL A NEW HORN RING CONTACT PLATE. OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN IN DECEMBER 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AUTOCAR AT 1-877-973-3486.
Product
Autocar WXLL42 · Autocar WXLL64
Manufacturer(s)
Autocar, LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →