Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
AUTOCAR
Model Of Vehicle
WXLL
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
05V031000
Component Description
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Autocar, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20040701
End Of Manufacture
20041031
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
5
Date Owners Notified
20060330
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Autocar, Llc
Date Report Received
20050203
Make Campaign Number
A-0502