2003–2004 Autocar WX & 2003–2004 Autocar Wxll + 1 more recall: wheels
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain trucks equipped with accuride 22.5 x 9.00 - hub pilot h.d. Steel wheel rims, the rear axle wheel studs are too short. These studs may not be able to retain the wheel nut torque and could loosen allowing the loss of a wheel.
💥 The risk
If a vehicle loses a wheel while traveling down a roadway, a crash could occur, property damage to following vehicles or personal injury to persons outside the vehicle.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will replace the rear axle wheel studs. The recall began on september 3, 2004. Owners should contact autocar at 1-877-973-3486.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V390000
- Manufacturer recall #
- A-0401
- Manufacturer
- AUTOCAR, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 33
- Component
- WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
- Owner phone
- 1-877-973-3486
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Sep 3, 2004
- Built
- Dec 9, 2003 – Jul 20, 2004
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Autocar recall no.A-0401.customers CAN contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).