Autocar Wx (2002) – 03V493000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

AUTOCAR

Model Of Vehicle

WX

Year

2002

Recall Campaign Number

03V493000

Component Description

Power Train

Effect Of Defect

This Condition Could Cause The Vehicle To Lose Power To Its Wheels And Result In A Crash.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Autocar, Llc

Start Of Manufacture

20020114

End Of Manufacture

20031118

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

834

Date Owners Notified

20031215

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Autocar, Llc

Date Report Received

20031126

Make Campaign Number

A-0307

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard