AUTOCAR WX64 2002: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V492000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AUTOCAR | WX64 | 2002 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 2003-12-26 | 2003-12-10 |
Production Dates: 2002-01-14 - 2003-06-23
Manufacturers Involved: Autocar, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: A-0306
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 307
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN DUAL STEER TRUCKS, THE 18" STEERING WHEELS WERE NOT ASSEMBLED CORRECTLY. THE HORNS EITHER WORKED INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL.
THIS CONDITION COULD PREVENT A DRIVER FROM WARNING ANOTHER VEHICLE OR BYSTANDER OF THEIR PRESENCE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH OR INJURY TO BYSTANDERS.
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REASSEMBLE THE CONTACT PLATE POSITION OR ROLLER POSITION, IF NECESSARY. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AUTOCAR AT 1-877-973-3486.
AUTOCAR RECALL NO. A-0306.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
