Recall 05V117000: 2005 Autocar WX and 1 other model

Report received

Mar 29, 2005

Manufacturer

AUTOCAR, LLC

Potentially affected

56vehicles

Model years

2005

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 equipped with accuride aluminum wheels, part no. 29644anp, size 22.5 x 8.25, the wheels were not properly pre-stressed.

Possible consequence

Wheels that have not been properly pre-stressed could, over time, develop cracks in the wheel that could result in a wheel failure and result in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and/or replace the rims free of charge. The recall began on april 4, 2005. Owners may contact autocar at 1-877-973-3486, extension 2572.

Affected model years

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

• 2005 Autocar WX0 complaints
• 2005 Autocar Wxll0 complaints