NHTSA Recall 03V020000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V020000; Date: Feb. 6, 2003
This condition could result in loss of axle stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Autocar WX; 2002 Autocar Wxll; 2002 Autocar WXR
Component: Suspension:multiple Axle
Manufactured by: Autocar, Llc
Affected Units:: 32
Recall Summary:
On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks with Volvo b-ride rear suspension, the forward and/or rear drive axle upper axle upper seat could break allowing the affected axle to shift out of alignment.
How to Fix:
Volvo truck sent notification letters to owners for autocar on January 14, 2003. Dealers will replace the upper axle seat on both rear drive axles. Owners who take their vehicle 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 765-964-3121.
Recall Notes:
Autocar recall no. A-301. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 14, 2003
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