Defect Description For Recall
Autocar Is Recalling 127 My 2008-2009 Acx, Wx, And Wxll Heavy Duty Class 8 Trucks. Insufficient Torque Was Applied During The Assembly Process To The Nut On The Pinch Bolt That Secures The Lower Steering Shaft To The Steering Gear Box. It Was Found That The Torque Controlled Tool Was Calibrated To A Lower Torque Rating Than Specified For The Application.
Make Of Vehicle
AUTOCAR
Model Of Vehicle
ACX
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
08V566000
Component Description
Steering:Gear Box:Shaft Sector
Effect Of Defect
If The Steering Bolt Were To Loosen, The Driver Would Experience Loss Of Steering Control Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Autocar Will Provide InstruCTIons To Owners For Scheduling Repair Of The Vehicles. Dealers Will Torque The Steering Knuckle Bolt To The Correct Specifications Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On November 25, 2008. Owners May Contact Autocar At 1-765-489-5499.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Autocar, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20080812
End Of Manufacture
20081010
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
127
Date Owners Notified
20081125
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Autocar, Llc
Date Report Received
20081028
Make Campaign Number
A-0805