| Make : AUTOCAR | Model : WXLL64 | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 20030723 - 20031112 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V453000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20031121 | Date Received by ODI: 20031114 | Date Added to Database: 20031119 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: AUTOCAR, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: AUTOCAR, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: A-0303 | ||
| Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 115 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
IF THE STEERING COMPONENTS BECOME DETACHED FROM EACH OTHER, THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
AUTOCAR HAS TELEPHONED ALL CUSTOMERS AND ALL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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