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Autocar WX Recall 05V031: Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly

NHTSA campaign 05V031, reported February 3, 2005, 5 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 05V031AUTOCAR, LLC
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Problem
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR URRESKO TIE ROD CLAMPS, HEAT TREATMENT OF CLAMPS CREATED A SURFACE HARDNESS THAT COULD LEAD TO A FRACTURE OF THE CLAMPS.
Risk
IN THE EVENT OF A CRACK THE CLAMPS COULD BREAK OFF AFFECTING TOE-IN AND ALIGNMENT. THE TIE ROD CAN COME LOOSE RESULTING IN STEERING LOSS AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THESE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 24, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUTOCAR AT 1-765-489-5499.
Notes
AUTOCAR RECALL NO. A-0502.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.

Affected vehicles

Autocar WX2004
Autocar Wxll2004