NHTSA recall 03V490000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 03V490000 |
| Manufacturer's number | A-0304 |
| Manufacturer | AUTOCAR, LLC |
| Reported | 2003-12-01 |
| Owners notified | 2003-12-15 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN |
| Units potentially affected | 25 |
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN DUAL STEER TRUCKS, THE HORN BUTTON ON THE 16" RIGHT HAND STEERING WHEEL WAS MISSING.
What can happen
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.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE STEERING WHEEL AND INSTALL A NEW HORN RING CONTACT PLATE. OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN IN DECEMBER 2003. 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.
Notes
AUTOCAR RECALL NO. A-0304.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
| 2003 AUTOCAR WXLL42 | Built 2003-07-23 to 2003-11-18. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
|---|---|
| 2003 AUTOCAR WXLL64 | Built 2003-07-23 to 2003-11-18. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
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