NHTSA Recall 05V295000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V295000; Date: Jun. 21, 2005
The vehicle may roll backwards without the backup alarm sounding with the risk of running over or crushing a person standing or working behind the vehicle.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Autocar WX; 2004 Autocar WX; 2005 Autocar WX; 2003 Autocar Wxll; 2004 Autocar Wxll; 2005 Autocar Wxll; 2003 Autocar WXR; 2004 Autocar WXR; 2005 Autocar WXR
Component: Communications:back Up Alarm
Manufactured by: Autocar, Llc
Affected Units:: 649
Recall Summary:
On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, the backup alarm motion sensor may not have been installed correctly and may not sense when the vehicle movers backwards under any circumstances.
How to Fix:
Dealers will reposition the motion sensor in relation to the magnets that rotate when the vehicle moves. The recall began on October 19, 2004. Owners may contact autocar at 1-877-973-3486.
Recall Notes:
Auto recall no. A-0402-a. 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: Oct 19, 2004
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