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2003 AUTOCAR WXR42 Recall - Campaign #03V453000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2003 AUTOCAR WXR42 RECALL - #03V453000

RECALL FOR STEERING : GEAR BOX : SHAFT PITMAN

ON CERTAIN CLASS 8 TRUCKS, THE CASTLE NUT HOLDING THE PITMAN ARM TO THE STEERING DRAG LINK CAN VIBRATE LOOSE DUE TO A MISSING COTTER PIN.

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Vehicle 2003 AUTOCAR WXR42
Manufacturer AUTOCAR, LLC
Manufactured between 7/23/2003 - 11/12/2003
Recalled on 11/19/2003
Influenced by AUTOCAR, LLC
Owners Notified on 11/21/2003
# Affected 115
Recalled for STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
Description ON CERTAIN CLASS 8 TRUCKS, THE CASTLE NUT HOLDING THE PITMAN ARM TO THE STEERING DRAG LINK CAN VIBRATE LOOSE DUE TO A MISSING COTTER PIN.
Consequences IF THE STEERING COMPONENTS BECOME DETACHED FROM EACH OTHER, THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Corrective action AUTOCAR HAS TELEPHONED ALL CUSTOMERS AND ALL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED.
Notes AUTOCAR RECALL NO. 1-0303.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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