Autocar Recall 03V491000: Steering, Steering Wheel/handle Bar
NHTSA recall 03V491000 · announced December 1, 2003 · filed by Autocar, Llc · 25 units affected
The problem
ON CERTAIN DUAL STEER TRUCKS, THE RIGHT HAND STEERING WHEEL MAY NOT BE SEATED PROPERLY ON THE COLUMN SHAFT.
The risk
THIS COULD ALLOW THE STEERING WHEEL TO SLIP ON THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
What to do
DEALERS WILL RE-INSTALL STEERING WHEELS NOT MEETING THE SPECIFIED DIMENSION. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2003. CUSTOMERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AUTOCAR AT 1-765-489-5499.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
AUTOCAR RECALL NO. A-0305.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.