WHITE GMC WX 2004: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| Make : WHITE GMC | Model : WX | Year : 2004 |
| Build Dates : 2004-07-01 - 2004-10-31 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V031000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2006-03-30 | Date Received by ODI: 2005-02-03 | Date Added to Database: 2005-02-03 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Autocar, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: A-0502 | ||
| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 5 | ||
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Summary:
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR URRESKO TIE ROD CLAMPS, HEAT TREATMENT OF CLAMPS CREATED A SURFACE HARDNESS THAT COULD LEAD TO A FRACTURE OF THE CLAMPS. |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRACK THE CLAMPS COULD BREAK OFF AFFECTING TOE-IN AND ALIGNMENT. THE TIE ROD CAN COME LOOSE RESULTING IN STEERING LOSS AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THESE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 24, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUTOCAR AT 1-765-489-5499. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
AUTOCAR RECALL NO. A-0502.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
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