AUTOCAR WX 2005: WHEELS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 05V117000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AUTOCAR | WX | 2005 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2005-04-04 | 2005-03-29 | 2005-03-29 |
Production Dates: 2005-02-01 - 2005-03-23
Manufacturers Involved: Autocar, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: A-0504
Component: WHEELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 56
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND/OR REPLACE THE RIMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 4, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUTOCAR AT 1-877-973-3486, EXTENSION 2572.
AUTOCAR RECALL NO. A-0504.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
