2003 Autocar WXLL recall: steering wheel/handle bar
Autocar, LLC reported this safety recall on December 1, 2003. It covers about 25 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 25
- reported
- Dec 1, 2003
- owners notified
- Dec 15, 2003
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- On certain dual steer trucks, the right hand steering wheel may not be seated properly on the column shaft.
- Risk
- This could allow the steering wheel to slip on the steering column shaft resulting in loss of vehicle steering without warning, which could cause a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will re-install steering wheels not meeting the specified dimension. Owner notification is expected to begin during december 2003. Customers who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact autocar at 1‑765‑489‑5499.
Recall number 03V491000
Affected vehicles
- Autocar WXLL 2003 2003
Questions about recall 03V491000
Is there a recall on the 2003 Autocar WXLL steering wheel/handle bar?
Yes. Recall 03V491000, reported on December 1, 2003, covers about 25 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 03V491000?
Dealers will re-install steering wheels not meeting the specified dimension. Owner notification is expected to begin during december 2003. Customers who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact autocar at 1‑765‑489‑5499.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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