AUTOCAR WXLL42 2003: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V490000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AUTOCAR | WXLL42 | 2003 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2003-12-15 | 2003-12-01 | 2003-12-08 |
Production Dates: 2003-07-23 - 2003-11-18
Manufacturers Involved: Autocar, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: A-0304
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 25
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN DUAL STEER TRUCKS, THE HORN BUTTON ON THE 16" RIGHT HAND STEERING WHEEL WAS MISSING.
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 THE STEERING WHEEL AND INSTALL A NEW HORN RING CONTACT PLATE. OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN IN DECEMBER 2003. 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-0304.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
