Auto Recalls for Consumers

2009 AUTOCAR ACX Recall - Campaign #08V566000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2009 AUTOCAR ACX RECALL - #08V566000

RECALL FOR STEERING : GEAR BOX : SHAFT SECTOR

AUTOCAR IS RECALLING 127 MY 2008-2009 ACX, WX, AND WXLL HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS. INSUFFICIENT TORQUE WAS APPLIED DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS TO THE NUT ON THE PINCH BOLT THAT SECURES THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT TO THE STEERING GEAR BOX. IT WAS FOUND THAT THE TORQUE CONTROLLED TOOL WAS CALIBRATED TO A LOWER TORQUE RATING THAN SPECIFIED FOR THE APPLICATION.

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Vehicle 2009 AUTOCAR ACX
Manufacturer AUTOCAR, LLC
Manufactured between 8/12/2008 - 10/10/2008
Recalled on 10/28/2008
Influenced by AUTOCAR, LLC
Owners Notified on 11/25/2008
# Affected 127
Recalled for STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
Description AUTOCAR IS RECALLING 127 MY 2008-2009 ACX, WX, AND WXLL HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS. INSUFFICIENT TORQUE WAS APPLIED DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS TO THE NUT ON THE PINCH BOLT THAT SECURES THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT TO THE STEERING GEAR BOX. IT WAS FOUND THAT THE TORQUE CONTROLLED TOOL WAS CALIBRATED TO A LOWER TORQUE RATING THAN SPECIFIED FOR THE APPLICATION.
Consequences IF THE STEERING BOLT WERE TO LOOSEN, THE DRIVER WOULD EXPERIENCE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective action AUTOCAR WILL PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS TO OWNERS FOR SCHEDULING REPAIR OF THE VEHICLES. DEALERS WILL TORQUE THE STEERING KNUCKLE BOLT TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 25, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUTOCAR AT 1-765-489-5499.
Notes AUTOCAR RECALL NO. A-0805.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.
See also 2009 AUTOCAR ACX Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

2009 AUTOCAR ACX Recall for PARKING BRAKE, DRIVELINE, AIR

2009 AUTOCAR ACX Recall for EQUIPMENT

2009 AUTOCAR ACX Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX, SHAFT SECTOR

2009 AUTOCAR ACX Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION

2009 AUTOCAR ACX Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

2009 AUTOCAR ACX Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
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