2005 AUTOCAR WXR RECALL - #06V167000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION
ON CERTAIN HEAVY-DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES, THE TABS ON SOME OF THE LIFT AXLE SPINDLE NUTS MAY HAVE BEEN BROKEN DURING ASSEMBLY. WHEN IN PLACE, THE TABS ON THE NUTS PREVENT THE NUTS FROM LOOSENING.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2005 AUTOCAR WXR |
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| Manufacturer |
AUTOCAR, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
11/9/2004 - 4/25/2006 |
| Recalled on |
5/18/2006 |
| Influenced by |
AUTOCAR, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
6/5/2006 |
| # Affected |
250 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN HEAVY-DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES, THE TABS ON SOME OF THE LIFT AXLE SPINDLE NUTS MAY HAVE BEEN BROKEN DURING ASSEMBLY. WHEN IN PLACE, THE TABS ON THE NUTS PREVENT THE NUTS FROM LOOSENING. |
| Consequences |
WHEN THE TABS ARE BROKEN, THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS THAT THE NUT MIGHT SPIN OFF. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE WHEEL AND WHEEL END ASSEMBLY COULD FALL OFF, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE LIFT AXLE SPINDLE NUT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 5, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUTOCAR AT 1-765-489-5499. |
| Notes |
AUTOCAR RECALL NO.A-0603. 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 |
2005 AUTOCAR WXR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SLACK ADJUSTERS
2005 AUTOCAR WXR Recall for WHEELS
2005 AUTOCAR WXR Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, WARNINGS, EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
2005 AUTOCAR WXR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
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