Recall
Autocar Wx — 05V031000
NHTSA ID
05V031000
Make
Autocar
Model
Wx
Years Affected
2004
Recall Date
2005-02-03
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
5
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
A-0502
Summary
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR URRESKO TIE ROD CLAMPS, HEAT TREATMENT OF CLAMPS CREATED A SURFACE HARDNESS THAT COULD LEAD TO A FRACTURE OF THE CLAMPS.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRACK THE CLAMPS COULD BREAK OFF AFFECTING TOE-IN AND ALIGNMENT. THE TIE ROD CAN COME LOOSE RESULTING IN STEERING LOSS AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THESE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 24, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUTOCAR AT 1-765-489-5499.