Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Class 8 Trucks, The Castle Nut Holding The Pitman Arm To The Steering Drag Link Can Vibrate Loose Due To A Missing Cotter Pin.
Make Of Vehicle
AUTOCAR
Model Of Vehicle
WXLL42
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
03V453000
Component Description
Steering:Gear Box:Shaft Pitman
Effect Of Defect
If The Steering Components Become Detached From Each Other, This Could Result In Loss Of Vehicle Steering Without Warning, Which Could Cause A Crash.
Fix Defect
Autocar Has Telephoned All Customers And All Vehicles Have Been Repaired.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Autocar, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20030723
End Of Manufacture
20031112
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
115
Date Owners Notified
20031121
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Autocar, Llc
Date Report Received
20031114
Make Campaign Number
A-0303