Recall 06V100000 — STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR Defect in 2006-2006 AUTOCAR WX
RECALL This recall affects up to 19 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 06V100000 |
| Manufacturer | AUTOCAR, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 19 |
| Component | STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
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.
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