NHTSA Recall 08V566000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V566000; Date: Oct. 28, 2008
If the steering bolt were to loosen, the driver would experience loss of steering control increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Autocar ACX; 2009 Autocar ACX; 2008 Autocar WX; 2009 Autocar WX; 2008 Autocar Wxll; 2009 Autocar Wxll
Component: Steering:gear Box:shaft Sector
Manufactured by: Autocar, Llc
Affected Units:: 127
Recall Summary:
Autocar is recalling 127 my 2008-2009 acx, wx, and wxll heavy duty class 8 trucks. Insufficient torque was applied during the assembly process to the nut on the pinch bolt that secures the lower steering shaft to the steering gear box. It was found that the torque controlled tool was calibrated to a lower torque rating than specified for the application.
How to Fix:
Autocar will provide instructions to owners for scheduling repair of the vehicles. Dealers will torque the steering knuckle bolt to the correct specifications free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2008. Owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.
Recall Notes:
Autocar recall no. A-0805. 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: Nov 25, 2008
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