2006 Autocar WX & 2006 Autocar WXR recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
This could result in a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
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
- 06V100000
- Manufacturer recall #
- A-0602
- Manufacturer
- AUTOCAR, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 19
- Component
- STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Apr 25, 2006
- Built
- Feb 6, 2006 – Mar 3, 2006
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Autocar recall no. A-0602. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.