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2003 AUTOCAR WXR Recall - Campaign #03V493000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2003 AUTOCAR WXR RECALL - #03V493000

RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN

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.

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Vehicle 2003 AUTOCAR WXR
Manufacturer AUTOCAR, LLC
Manufactured between 1/14/2002 - 11/18/2003
Recalled on 12/3/2003
Influenced by AUTOCAR, LLC
Owners Notified on 12/15/2003
# Affected 834
Recalled for POWER TRAIN
Description 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.
Consequences THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER TO ITS WHEELS AND RESULT IN A CRASH.
Corrective action 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.
Notes 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).
See also 2003 AUTOCAR WXR Recall for WHEELS, LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS

2003 AUTOCAR WXR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, ABS WARNING LIGHT

2003 AUTOCAR WXR Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, WARNINGS, EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
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