Recall 03V020000: 2002 Autocar Wxll and 1 other model

Report received

Feb 6, 2003

Manufacturer

AUTOCAR, LLC

Potentially affected

32vehicles

Model years

2002

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks with volvo b-ride rear suspension, the forward and/or rear drive axle upper axle upper seat could break allowing the affected axle to shift out of alignment.

Possible consequence

This condition could result in loss of axle stability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volvo truck sent notification letters to owners for autocar on january 14, 2003. Dealers will replace the upper axle seat on both rear drive axles. Owners who take their vehicle 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 765-964-3121.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2002 Autocar WX0 complaints
• 2002 Autocar Wxll0 complaints