AUTOCAR WXLL42 2003: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V453000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AUTOCAR | WXLL42 | 2003 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2003-11-21 | 2003-11-14 | 2003-11-19 |
Production Dates: 2003-07-23 - 2003-11-12
Manufacturers Involved: Autocar, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: A-0303
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 115
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN CLASS 8 TRUCKS, THE CASTLE NUT HOLDING THE PITMAN ARM TO THE STEERING DRAG LINK CAN VIBRATE LOOSE DUE TO A MISSING COTTER PIN.
IF THE STEERING COMPONENTS BECOME DETACHED FROM EACH OTHER, THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
AUTOCAR HAS TELEPHONED ALL CUSTOMERS AND ALL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED.
AUTOCAR RECALL NO. 1-0303.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
