NHTSA Recall 03V453000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V453000; Date: Nov. 14, 2003
If the steering components become detached from each other, this could result in loss of vehicle steering without warning, which could cause a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Autocar WX64; 2003 Autocar WXLL42; 2003 Autocar WXLL64; 2003 Autocar WXR42; 2003 Autocar WXR64
Component: Steering:gear Box:shaft Pitman
Manufactured by: Autocar, Llc
Affected Units:: 115
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Autocar has telephoned all customers and all vehicles have been repaired.
Recall 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 21, 2003
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