NHTSA Recall 04V390000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V390000; Date: Aug. 10, 2004
If a vehicle loses a wheel while traveling down a roadway, a crash could occur, property damage to following vehicles or personal injury to persons outside the vehicle.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Autocar WX; 2004 Autocar WX; 2003 Autocar Wxll; 2004 Autocar Wxll; 2003 Autocar WXR; 2004 Autocar WXR
Component: Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts
Manufactured by: Autocar, Llc
Affected Units:: 33
Recall Summary:
On certain trucks equipped with accuride 22. 5 x 9. 00 - hub pilot h. D. Steel wheel rims, the rear axle wheel studs are too short. These studs may not be able to retain the wheel nut torque and could loosen allowing the loss of a wheel.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the rear axle wheel studs. The recall began on September 3, 2004. Owners should contact autocar at 1-877-973-3486.
Recall Notes:
Autocar recall no. A-0401. Customers can 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: Sep 3, 2004
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