Autocar Wxr64

Model Wxr64 made by Autocar got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning steering .

Model 2003

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT PITMAN
03V453000AUTOCAR, LLCfrom 07/23/2003 to 11/12/2003V (Vehicle)11511/21/2003MFRAUTOCAR, LLC11/14/200311/19/2003
Defect SummaryOn 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.
Consequence SummaryIf the steering components become detached from each other, this could result in loss of vehicle steering without warning, which could cause a crash.
Corrective SummaryAutocar has telephoned all customers and all vehicles have been repaired.
NotesAutocar 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).