Autocar, Llc | NHTSA Recall #03V453000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V453000 by Autocar, Llc. Includes 115 affected units, AUTOCAR/STEERING PITMAN ARM, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

Autocar has telephoned all customers and all vehicles have been repaired.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V453000

Manufacturer: Autocar, Llc

Report Received Date: 2003-11-14T00:00:00

Subject: Autocar/steering pitman arm

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 115

Details

MFR Campaign Number: A-0303

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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.

Consequence Summary: If the steering components become detached from each other, this could result in loss of vehicle steering without warning, which could cause a crash.

Corrective Action: Autocar has telephoned all customers and all vehicles have been repaired.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-tj9q~t7ru-2xsi

NHTSA ID: 03V453000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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