NHTSA Recall 10V046000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V046000; Date: Feb. 18, 2010
This may affect the control of the truck, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Autocar ACX; 2009 Autocar ACX
Component: Steering:gear Box:shaft Sector
Manufactured by: Autocar, Llc
Affected Units:: 1,879
Recall Summary:
Autocar is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 acx heavy duty class 8 vehicles. The affected vehicles may experience a fatigue failure of the steering gear mounting bracket. Over time, this failure may cause cracks that will result in undesirable movement of the steering gear mounted to that bracket.
How to Fix:
Autocar will notify owners and dealers will replace the steering gear mounting bracket free of charge. The recall began on March 26, 2010. Owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.
Recall Notes:
Autocar recall no. A-1002. Owners 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 26, 2010
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