AUTOCAR WX 2004: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:LINES AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V594000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AUTOCAR | WX | 2004 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2005-01-04 | 2004-12-20 | 2004-12-20 |
Production Dates: 2003-09-01 - 2004-11-30
Manufacturers Involved: Autocar, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: A-0404
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:LINES AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 20
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE AIR SUSPENSION HEIGHT CONTROL VALVE MAY NOT BE INSTALLED CORRECTLY.
IN THE EVENT OF A SUSPENSION AIR BAG FAILURE OR RUPTURE OF THE AIR LINE, THERE COULD BE A LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE IN THE 'B' SYSTEM AIR RESERVOIR THAT SUPPLIES AIR PRESSURE FOR THE FRONT STEER AXLE BRAKES. THIS CONDITION WOULD INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCE OF THE VEHICLE AND UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL A PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN JANUARY 4 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AUTOCAR AT 1-877-973-3486.
AUTOCAR RECALL NO. A-0404.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
