Vehicle recall 03V493000 · November 26, 2003
Autocar WX, Wxll and 1 more model
On certain trucks equipped with allison heavy duty transmissions, the bolts fastening the propshaft to the transmission yoke were not tightened sufficiently.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain trucks equipped with allison heavy duty transmissions, the bolts fastening the propshaft to the transmission yoke were not tightened sufficiently. Loose bolts can cause dislocation of the propshaft.
- Consequence
- This condition could cause the vehicle to lose power to its wheels and result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and re-tighten bolts to the required specifications. Customers 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 1-765-489-5499.
- Notes
- Autocar recall no. A-0307.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
- 03V493000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 26, 2003
- Filed by
- AUTOCAR, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- A-0307
- Owner notification
- December 15, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 834
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Autocar WX (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
- Autocar Wxll (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
- Autocar WXR (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
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