NHTSA recall 04V390000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 04V390000 |
| Manufacturer's number | A-0401 |
| Manufacturer | AUTOCAR, LLC |
| Reported | 2004-08-10 |
| Owners notified | 2004-09-03 |
| Component | WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS |
| Units potentially affected | 33 |
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ACCURIDE 22.5 X 9.00 - HUB PILOT H.D. STEEL WHEEL RIMS, THE REAR AXLE WHEEL STUDS ARE TOO SHORT. THESE STUDS MAY NOT BE ABLE TO RETAIN THE WHEEL NUT TORQUE AND COULD LOOSEN ALLOWING THE LOSS OF A WHEEL.
What can happen
IF A VEHICLE LOSES A WHEEL WHILE TRAVELING DOWN A ROADWAY, A CRASH COULD OCCUR, PROPERTY DAMAGE TO FOLLOWING VEHICLES OR PERSONAL INJURY TO PERSONS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR AXLE WHEEL STUDS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AUTOCAR AT 1-877-973-3486.
Notes
AUTOCAR RECALL NO.A-0401.CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
| 2003 AUTOCAR WX | Built 2003-12-09 to 2004-07-20. |
|---|---|
| 2004 AUTOCAR WX | Built 2003-12-09 to 2004-07-20. |
| 2003 AUTOCAR WXLL | Built 2003-12-09 to 2004-07-20. |
| 2004 AUTOCAR WXLL | Built 2003-12-09 to 2004-07-20. |
| 2003 AUTOCAR WXR | Built 2003-12-09 to 2004-07-20. |
| 2004 AUTOCAR WXR | Built 2003-12-09 to 2004-07-20. |
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