Vehicle recall 03V490000 · December 1, 2003
Autocar WXLL42 and WXLL64
On certain dual steer trucks, the horn button on the 16" right hand steering wheel was missing.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain dual steer trucks, the horn button on the 16" right hand steering wheel was missing.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Autocar recall no. A-0304.CUSTOMERS can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V490000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 1, 2003
- Filed by
- AUTOCAR, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- A-0304
- Owner notification
- December 15, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 25
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Horn
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Autocar WXLL42 (2003): 2003
- Autocar WXLL64 (2003): 2003
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