Autocar 2003 Steering recall
Recalled November 14, 2003 · NHTSA recall 03V453000 · Autocar
Hazard
IF THE STEERING COMPONENTS BECOME DETACHED FROM EACH OTHER, THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy
AUTOCAR HAS TELEPHONED ALL CUSTOMERS AND ALL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED.
Units
115 units
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.
What to do
AUTOCAR HAS TELEPHONED ALL CUSTOMERS AND ALL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED.
Product
Autocar WX64 · Autocar WXLL42 · Autocar WXLL64 · Autocar WXR42 · Autocar WXR64
Manufacturer(s)
Autocar, LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →