NHTSA Campaign Id 06V100000; Date: Apr. 4, 2006
This could result in a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a crash.
2006 Autocar WX; 2006 Autocar WXR
Component: Steering:gear Box:shaft Sector
Manufactured by: Autocar, Llc
Affected Units:: 19
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.
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.
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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