Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Heavy-Duty Class 8 Vehicles, The Tabs On Some Of The Lift Axle Spindle Nuts May Have Been Broken During Assembly. When In Place, The Tabs On The Nuts Prevent The Nuts From Loosening.
Make Of Vehicle
AUTOCAR
Model Of Vehicle
WXR
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
06V167000
Component Description
Suspension
Effect Of Defect
When The Tabs Are Broken, The Possibility Exists That The Nut Might Spin Off. If This Happens, The Wheel And Wheel End Assembly Could Fall Off, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect And, If Necessary, Replace The Lift Axle Spindle Nut. The Recall Began On June 5, 2006. Owners May Contact Autocar At 1-765-489-5499.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Autocar, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20041109
End Of Manufacture
20060425
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
250
Date Owners Notified
20060605
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Autocar, Llc
Date Report Received
20060518
Make Campaign Number
A-0603