Recall 04V390000: 2003–2004 Autocar WX and 1 other model

Report received

Aug 10, 2004

Manufacturer

AUTOCAR, LLC

Potentially affected

33vehicles

Model years

2003–2004

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 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.

Possible consequence

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.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rear axle wheel studs. The recall began on september 3, 2004. Owners should contact autocar at 1-877-973-3486.

Affected model years

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

• 2003 Autocar WX0 complaints
• 2004 Autocar WX1 complaints
• 2003 Autocar Wxll0 complaints
• 2004 Autocar Wxll0 complaints