Autocar, Llc | NHTSA Recall #03V493000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V493000 by Autocar, Llc. Includes 834 affected units, AUTOCAR/TRANSMISSION, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain trucks equipped with allison heavy duty transmissions, the bolts fastening the propshaft to the transmission yoke were not tightened sufficiently. loose bolts can cause dislocation of the propshaft.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and re-tighten bolts to the required specifications . 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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V493000

Manufacturer: Autocar, Llc

Report Received Date: 2003-11-26T00:00:00

Subject: Autocar/transmission

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 834

Details

MFR Campaign Number: A-0307

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain trucks equipped with allison heavy duty transmissions, the bolts fastening the propshaft to the transmission yoke were not tightened sufficiently. loose bolts can cause dislocation of the propshaft.

Consequence Summary: This condition could cause the vehicle to lose power to its wheels and result in a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect and re-tighten bolts to the required specifications . 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-3dsk-5syp.mhcg

NHTSA ID: 03V493000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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