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Autocar Wxll Recall 03V491: Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

NHTSA campaign 03V491, reported December 1, 2003, 25 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 03V491AUTOCAR, LLC
Component
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Problem
ON CERTAIN DUAL STEER TRUCKS, THE RIGHT HAND STEERING WHEEL MAY NOT BE SEATED PROPERLY ON THE COLUMN SHAFT.
Risk
THIS COULD ALLOW THE STEERING WHEEL TO SLIP ON THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL RE-INSTALL STEERING WHEELS NOT MEETING THE SPECIFIED DIMENSION. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2003. CUSTOMERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AUTOCAR AT 1-765-489-5499.
Notes
AUTOCAR RECALL NO. A-0305.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Affected vehicles

Autocar Wxll2003