Make : AUTOCAR | Model : WXR | Year : 2002 |
Build Dates : 20020114 - 20031118 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V493000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20031215 | Date Received by ODI: 20031126 | Date Added to Database: 20031203 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: AUTOCAR, LLC | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: AUTOCAR, LLC | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: A-0307 | ||
Component: POWER TRAIN | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 834 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ALLISON HEAVY DUTY TRANSMISSIONS, THE BOLTS FASTENING THE PROPSHAFT TO THE TRANSMISSION YOKE WERE NOT TIGHTENED SUFFICIENTLY. LOOSE BOLTS CAN CAUSE DISLOCATION OF THE PROPSHAFT. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER TO ITS WHEELS AND RESULT IN A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RE-TIGHTEN BOLTS TO THE REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS . 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. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |