AUTOCAR WXR 2003: POWER TRAIN
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V493000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AUTOCAR | WXR | 2003 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2003-12-15 | 2003-11-26 | 2003-12-03 |
Production Dates: 2002-01-14 - 2003-11-18
Manufacturers Involved: Autocar, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: A-0307
Component: POWER TRAIN
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 834
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ALLISON HEAVY DUTY TRANSMISSIONS, THE BOLTS FASTENING THE PROPSHAFT TO THE TRANSMISSION YOKE WERE NOT TIGHTENED SUFFICIENTLY. LOOSE BOLTS CAN CAUSE DISLOCATION OF THE PROPSHAFT.
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER TO ITS WHEELS AND RESULT IN A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RE-TIGHTEN BOLTS TO THE REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS . CUSTOMERS 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 1-765-489-5499.
AUTOCAR RECALL NO. A-0307.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
