Autocar Wx42 (2002) – 03V492000

Defect Description For Recall

On Certain Dual Steer Trucks, The 18″ Steering Wheels Were Not Assembled Correctly. The Horns Either Worked Intermittently Or Not At All.

Make Of Vehicle

AUTOCAR

Model Of Vehicle

WX42

Year

2002

Recall Campaign Number

03V492000

Component Description

Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

Effect Of Defect

This Condition Could Prevent A Driver From Warning Another Vehicle Or Bystander Of Their Presence, Which Could Cause A Vehicle Crash Or Injury To Bystanders.

Fix Defect

Dealers Will Remove And Reassemble The Contact Plate Position Or Roller Position, If Necessary. Owners 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 1-877-973-3486.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Autocar, Llc

Start Of Manufacture

20020114

End Of Manufacture

20030623

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

307

Date Owners Notified

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Autocar, Llc

Date Report Received

20031226

Make Campaign Number

A-0306

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard