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2005 AUTOCAR WX Recall - Campaign #06V167000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2005 AUTOCAR WX 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.

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Vehicle 2005 AUTOCAR WX
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
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 WX Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SLACK ADJUSTERS

2005 AUTOCAR WX Recall for WHEELS

2005 AUTOCAR WX Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, WARNINGS, EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT

2005 AUTOCAR WX Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES

2005 AUTOCAR WX Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
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