Recall 03V453000 — STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN Defect in 2003-2003 AUTOCAR WXR64
RECALL This recall affects up to 115 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 03V453000 |
| Manufacturer | AUTOCAR, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 115 |
| Component | STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN CLASS 8 TRUCKS, THE CASTLE NUT HOLDING THE PITMAN ARM TO THE STEERING DRAG LINK CAN VIBRATE LOOSE DUE TO A MISSING COTTER PIN.
Safety Consequence
IF THE STEERING COMPONENTS BECOME DETACHED FROM EACH OTHER, THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy
AUTOCAR HAS TELEPHONED ALL CUSTOMERS AND ALL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED.
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