| Make : AUTOCAR | Model : WXLL | Year : 2005 |
| Build Dates : 20050201 - 20050323 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V117000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20050404 | Date Received by ODI: 20050329 | Date Added to Database: 20050329 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: AUTOCAR, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: AUTOCAR, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: A-0504 | ||
| Component: WHEELS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 56 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN HEAVY-DUTY, CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ACCURIDE ALUMINUM WHEELS, PART NO. 29644ANP, SIZE 22.5 X 8.25, THE WHEELS WERE NOT PROPERLY PRE-STRESSED. |
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Consequence:
WHEELS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN PROPERLY PRE-STRESSED COULD, OVER TIME, DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE WHEEL THAT COULD RESULT IN A WHEEL FAILURE AND RESULT IN A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND/OR REPLACE THE VEHICLE'S RIMS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 4, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AUTOCAR AT 1-877-973-3486, EXTENSION 2572. |
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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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