NHTSA Recall 08V024000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V024000; Date: Jan. 23, 2008
The additional length in the steering shaft results in the need for increased steering effort on the part of the vehicle's driver. The driver may not be prepared for such need, which could result in an unpredictable reaction by the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Autocar WX; 2008 Autocar WX
Component: Steering
Manufactured by: Autocar, Llc
Affected Units:: 28
Recall Summary:
Certain vehicles were built with a telescoping steering shaft between the in-cab steering components and the power steering gear box, located on the vehicle's frame. The steering shaft has been determined to be too long.
How to Fix:
Autocar will provide instructions for scheduling the repair of these vehicles at an authorized autocar service facility free of charge. The recall began on March 7, 2008. Owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-6024.
Recall Notes:
Autocar recall no. A-0801. 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 7, 2008
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