Vehicle recall 06V167000 · May 18, 2006
Autocar WX, Wxll and 1 more model
On certain heavy-duty class 8 vehicles, the tabs on some of the lift axle spindle nuts may have been broken during assembly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Autocar recall no.a-0603. 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
- 06V167000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 18, 2006
- Filed by
- AUTOCAR, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- A-0603
- Owner notification
- June 5, 2006
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 250
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension
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 (2004-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004
- Autocar Wxll (2004-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004
- Autocar WXR (2004-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004
Has your Autocar been repaired?
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