Recalls: 2003 - AUTOCAR - WXR42

• NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V453000 - STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
  Recall Date: 11/19/2003

  Summary:
  ON CERTAIN CLASS 8 TRUCKS, THE CASTLE NUT HOLDING THE PITMAN ARM TO THE STEERING DRAG LINK CAN VIBRATE LOOSE DUE TO A MISSING COTTER PIN.
  
  Manufacturer that filed the Recall:
  AUTOCAR, LLC
  
  Consequence:
  IF THE STEERING COMPONENTS BECOME DETACHED FROM EACH OTHER, THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
  
  Remedy:
  AUTOCAR HAS TELEPHONED ALL CUSTOMERS AND ALL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED.