NHTSA recall 05V031000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 05V031000 |
| Manufacturer's number | A-0502 |
| Manufacturer | AUTOCAR, LLC |
| Reported | 2005-02-03 |
| Owners notified | 2006-03-30 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Units potentially affected | 5 |
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR URRESKO TIE ROD CLAMPS, HEAT TREATMENT OF CLAMPS CREATED A SURFACE HARDNESS THAT COULD LEAD TO A FRACTURE OF THE CLAMPS.
What can happen
IN THE EVENT OF A CRACK THE CLAMPS COULD BREAK OFF AFFECTING TOE-IN AND ALIGNMENT. THE TIE ROD CAN COME LOOSE RESULTING IN STEERING LOSS AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THESE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 24, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUTOCAR AT 1-765-489-5499.
Notes
AUTOCAR RECALL NO. A-0502.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
| 2004 AUTOCAR WX | Built 2004-07-01 to 2004-10-31. |
|---|---|
| 2004 AUTOCAR WXLL | Built 2004-07-01 to 2004-10-31. |
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