Autocar Wxll42 (2003) – 03V490000

Defect Description For Recall

On Certain Dual Steer Trucks, The Horn Button On The 16″ Right Hand Steering Wheel Was Missing.

Make Of Vehicle

AUTOCAR

Model Of Vehicle

WXLL42

Year

2003

Recall Campaign Number

03V490000

Component Description

Electrical System:Horn

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 The Steering Wheel And Install A New Horn Ring Contact Plate. Owner Notification Will Begin In December 2003. 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

20030723

End Of Manufacture

20031118

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

25

Date Owners Notified

20031215

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Autocar, Llc

Date Report Received

20031201

Make Campaign Number

A-0304

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard