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2003 Autocar WXR42 problems

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Recalls
1

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Steering: gear box: shaft pitmanReported November 14, 2003 · 115 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 03V453000 · Recall details

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Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2003 Autocar WXR42.

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1 recall, covering steering.

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