AUTOCAR WXLL 2002: SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V020000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AUTOCAR | WXLL | 2002 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2003-01-14 | 2003-02-06 | 2003-02-12 |
Production Dates: 2002-04-03 - 2002-08-23
Manufacturers Involved: Autocar, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: A-301
Component: SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 32
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS WITH VOLVO B-RIDE REAR SUSPENSION, THE FORWARD AND/OR REAR DRIVE AXLE UPPER AXLE UPPER SEAT COULD BREAK ALLOWING THE AFFECTED AXLE TO SHIFT OUT OF ALIGNMENT.
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF AXLE STABILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
VOLVO TRUCK SENT NOTIFICATION LETTERS TO OWNERS FOR AUTOCAR ON JANUARY 14, 2003. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE UPPER AXLE SEAT ON BOTH REAR DRIVE AXLES. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLE 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 765-964-3121.
AUTOCAR RECALL NO. A-301.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
