Autocar, Llc | NHTSA Recall #10V046000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V046000 by Autocar, Llc. Includes 1,879 affected units, STEERING GEAR BRACKET, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Autocar is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 acx heavy duty class 8 vehicles. the affected vehicles may experience a fatigue failure of the steering gear mounting bracket. over time, this failure may cause cracks that will result in undesirable movement of the steering gear mounted to that bracket.

Corrective Action

Autocar will notify owners and dealers will replace the steering gear mounting bracket free of charge. the recall began on march 26, 2010. owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V046000

Manufacturer: Autocar, Llc

Report Received Date: 2010-02-18T00:00:00

Subject: Steering gear bracket

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 1,879

Details

MFR Campaign Number: A-1002

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Autocar is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 acx heavy duty class 8 vehicles. the affected vehicles may experience a fatigue failure of the steering gear mounting bracket. over time, this failure may cause cracks that will result in undesirable movement of the steering gear mounted to that bracket.

Consequence Summary: This may affect the control of the truck, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Autocar will notify owners and dealers will replace the steering gear mounting bracket free of charge. the recall began on march 26, 2010. owners may 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-r6ut~pzfc-reqj

NHTSA ID: 10V046000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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