NHTSA Recall 05V031000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V031000; Date: Feb. 3, 2005
In the event of a crack the clamps could break off affecting toe-in and alignment. The tie rod can come loose resulting in steering loss and a crash could occur without prior warning.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Autocar WX; 2004 Autocar Wxll
Component: Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly
Manufactured by: Autocar, Llc
Affected Units:: 5
Recall Summary:
On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with arvinmeritor urresko tie rod clamps, heat treatment of clamps created a surface hardness that could lead to a fracture of the clamps.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and repair these vehicles free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2005. Owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.
Recall Notes:
Autocar recall no. A-0502. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 30, 2006
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