Vehicle recall 04V390000 · August 10, 2004
Autocar WX, Wxll and 1 more model
On certain trucks equipped with accuride 22.5 x 9.00 - hub pilot h.d.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain trucks equipped with accuride 22.5 x 9.00 - hub pilot h.d. Steel wheel rims, the rear axle wheel studs are too short. These studs may not be able to retain the wheel nut torque and could loosen allowing the loss of a wheel.
- Consequence
- If a vehicle loses a wheel while traveling down a roadway, a crash could occur, property damage to following vehicles or personal injury to persons outside the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rear axle wheel studs. The recall began on September 3, 2004. Owners should contact autocar at 1-877-973-3486.
- Notes
- Autocar recall no.a-0401.CUSTOMERS can 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
- 04V390000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 10, 2004
- Filed by
- AUTOCAR, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- A-0401
- Owner notification
- September 3, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 33
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
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 (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
- Autocar Wxll (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
- Autocar WXR (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
Has your Autocar been repaired?
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