| Make : AUTOCAR | Model : WX | Year : 2004 |
| Build Dates : 20040101 - 20041130 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V164000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20050422 | Date Added to Database: 20050422 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: AUTOCAR, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: AUTOCAR, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: A-0505 | ||
| Component: SUSPENSION | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 13 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES FITTED WITH NEWAY AD SERIES SUSPENSIONS, THE SUSPENSION HAS TRANSVERSE BEAM CASTINGS THAT MAY FRACTURE UNDER NORMAL LOADS. IF A CASTING BREAKS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING ON A ROADWAY THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR PIECES OF THE CASTING TO BECOME PROJECTILES AND THE SUSPENSION'S TRANSVERSE BEAM MAY DROP DOWN LOW ENOUGH TO CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE. |
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Consequence:
THIS WILL CAUSE SPARKS THAT COULD POTENTIALLY IGNITE AND CAUSE A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE TRANSVERSE BEAM ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON JUNE 9, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AUTOCAR AT 765-489-5499. |
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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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