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  NHTSA Recall 06V100000

NHTSA Campaign Id 06V100000; Date: Apr. 4, 2006

This could result in a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a crash.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

2006 Autocar WX 2006 Autocar WXR

Component: Steering:gear Box:shaft Sector

Manufactured by: Autocar, Llc

Affected Units:: 19

icon3 Recall Summary:

On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, the bolt on the steering shaft may not be tightened to the correct specification and the possibility exists that due to the loose nut, the yoke bolt could slide out partially and limit the rotation on the steering shaft.

icon2 How to Fix:

Dealers will inspect the steering bolt and tighten if necessary free of charge. The recall began on April 25, 2006. Owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Autocar recall no. A-0602. 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: Apr 25, 2006

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