Safety Recall NHTSA · 06V100000 Reported April 4, 2006

Steering shaft

Autocar, Llc · Steering · 19 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
06V100000
Manufacturer Campaign
A-0602
Manufacturer
Component
Steering
Vehicles Affected
19
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 4, 2006

Defect Summary

On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, the bolt on the steering shaft may not be tightened to the correct specification and the possibility exists that due to the loose nut, the yoke bolt could slide out partially and limit the rotation on the steering shaft.

Safety Consequence

This could result in a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the steering bolt and tighten if necessary free of charge. the recall began on april 25, 2006. owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Autocar, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 06V100000 or campaign A-0602.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 06V100000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 06V100000?

NHTSA recall 06V100000 was issued by Autocar, Llc on April 4, 2006. It addresses: Steering shaft. The recall affects approximately 19 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Autocar, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 06V100000 or the manufacturer campaign number A-0602. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.