Autocar, Llc | NHTSA Recall #05V164000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V164000 by Autocar, Llc. Includes 13 affected units, FRACTURE SUSPENSION BEAM/HOLLAND, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain heavy duty class 8 vehicles fitted with neway ad series suspensions, the suspension has transverse beam castings that may fracture under normal loads. if a casting breaks when the vehicle is traveling on a roadway there is the potential for pieces of the casting to become projectiles and the suspension's transverse beam may drop down low enough to contact the road surface.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and replace the defective transverse beam assemblies free of charge. the recall began on april 1, 2005. owners may contact autocar at 765-489-5499.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V164000

Manufacturer: Autocar, Llc

Report Received Date: 2005-04-22T00:00:00

Subject: Fracture suspension beam/holland

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 13

Details

MFR Campaign Number: A-0505

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain heavy duty class 8 vehicles fitted with neway ad series suspensions, the suspension has transverse beam castings that may fracture under normal loads. if a casting breaks when the vehicle is traveling on a roadway there is the potential for pieces of the casting to become projectiles and the suspension's transverse beam may drop down low enough to contact the road surface.

Consequence Summary: This will cause sparks that could potentially ignite and cause a fire.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect and replace the defective transverse beam assemblies free of charge. the recall began on april 1, 2005. owners may contact autocar at 765-489-5499.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 05V164000

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