Autocar, Llc | NHTSA Recall #08V236000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V236000 by Autocar, Llc. Includes 7 affected units, STEERING SHAFT LENGTH/GROVE, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Autocar is recalling 7 my 2008 acx chassis assemblies which were sold to grove u.s. Llc. grove converts these chassis into cranes. The telescopic steering shaft between the in-cab tilt steer gearbox components and the floor-mounted steering gearbox is too long, and one of the pinch bolts on the shaft may not be secured properly.

Corrective Action

Autocar is working with grove to have the chassis inspected and will replace the necessary components free of charge. owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-6001.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V236000
Manufacturer: Autocar, Llc
Report Received Date: 2008-05-28T00:00:00
Subject: Steering shaft length/grove
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 7

Details

MFR Campaign Number: A-0802
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Autocar is recalling 7 my 2008 acx chassis assemblies which were sold to grove u.s. Llc. grove converts these chassis into cranes. The telescopic steering shaft between the in-cab tilt steer gearbox components and the floor-mounted steering gearbox is too long, and one of the pinch bolts on the shaft may not be secured properly.
Consequence Summary: Insufficient torque on the fastener that clamps the assemblies together could result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Autocar is working with grove to have the chassis inspected and will replace the necessary components free of charge. owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-6001.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-k6tu-bnhp~5e8c
NHTSA ID: 08V236000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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