AUTOCAR WXLL 2003: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V390000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AUTOCAR | WXLL | 2003 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2004-09-03 | 2004-08-10 | 2004-08-11 |
Production Dates: 2003-12-09 - 2004-07-20
Manufacturers Involved: Autocar, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: A-0401
Component: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 33
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ACCURIDE 22.5 X 9.00 - HUB PILOT H.D. STEEL WHEEL RIMS, THE REAR AXLE WHEEL STUDS ARE TOO SHORT. THESE STUDS MAY NOT BE ABLE TO RETAIN THE WHEEL NUT TORQUE AND COULD LOOSEN ALLOWING THE LOSS OF A WHEEL.
IF A VEHICLE LOSES A WHEEL WHILE TRAVELING DOWN A ROADWAY, A CRASH COULD OCCUR, PROPERTY DAMAGE TO FOLLOWING VEHICLES OR PERSONAL INJURY TO PERSONS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR AXLE WHEEL STUDS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AUTOCAR AT 1-877-973-3486.
AUTOCAR RECALL NO.A-0401.CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
