Vehicle recall 06V100000 · April 4, 2006
Autocar WX and WXR
On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, the bolt on the steering shaft may not be tightened to the correct specification and the possibility exists that due to the loose nut, the…
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- Summary
- On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, the bolt on the steering shaft may not be tightened to the correct specification and the possibility exists that due to the loose nut, the yoke bolt could slide out partially and limit the rotation on the steering shaft.
- Consequence
- This could result in a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the steering bolt and tighten if necessary free of charge. The recall began on April 25, 2006. Owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.
- Notes
- Autocar recall no. A-0602. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 06V100000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 4, 2006
- Filed by
- AUTOCAR, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- A-0602
- Owner notification
- April 25, 2006
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 19
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Gear box › Shaft sector
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 (2006): 2006
- Autocar WXR (2006): 2006
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