Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 03V492000

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

AUTOCAR, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2003-12-26.

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V492000

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Component
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Manufacturer
AUTOCAR, LLC
Vehicles affected
307
Reported to NHTSA
2003-12-26

Defect description

ON CERTAIN DUAL STEER TRUCKS, THE 18" STEERING WHEELS WERE NOT ASSEMBLED CORRECTLY. THE HORNS EITHER WORKED INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION COULD PREVENT A DRIVER FROM WARNING ANOTHER VEHICLE OR BYSTANDER OF THEIR PRESENCE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH OR INJURY TO BYSTANDERS.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REASSEMBLE THE CONTACT PLATE POSITION OR ROLLER POSITION, IF NECESSARY. OWNERS 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 1-877-973-3486.

Notes

AUTOCAR RECALL NO. A-0306.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

8 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
AUTOCAR WX422003 2002
AUTOCAR WX642003 2002
AUTOCAR WXLL422003 2002
AUTOCAR WXLL642003 2002

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.