Autocar Recall 03V492000: Steering, Steering Wheel/handle Bar
NHTSA recall 03V492000 · announced December 26, 2003 · filed by Autocar, Llc · 307 units affected
The problem
ON CERTAIN DUAL STEER TRUCKS, THE 18" STEERING WHEELS WERE NOT ASSEMBLED CORRECTLY. THE HORNS EITHER WORKED INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL.
The risk
THIS CONDITION COULD PREVENT A DRIVER FROM WARNING ANOTHER VEHICLE OR BYSTANDER OF THEIR PRESENCE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH OR INJURY TO BYSTANDERS.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REASSEMBLE THE CONTACT PLATE POSITION OR ROLLER POSITION, IF NECESSARY. OWNERS 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 1-877-973-3486.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
AUTOCAR RECALL NO. A-0306.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
- 2002 Autocar Wx42
- 2003 Autocar Wx42
- 2002 Autocar Wx64
- 2003 Autocar Wx64
- 2002 Autocar Wxll42
- 2003 Autocar Wxll42
- 2002 Autocar Wxll64
- 2003 Autocar Wxll64
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.