Autocar WX, Wxll, WXR (2004-2006): Suspension
Recall 06V167000 · May 18, 2006 · Autocar, LLC
250
vehicles affected
250
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06V167000
- Date
- May 18, 2006
- Maker
- Autocar, LLC
- Units affected
- 250
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension
- Model years
- 2004-2006
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN HEAVY-DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES, THE TABS ON SOME OF THE LIFT AXLE SPINDLE NUTS MAY HAVE BEEN BROKEN DURING ASSEMBLY. WHEN IN PLACE, THE TABS ON THE NUTS PREVENT THE NUTS FROM LOOSENING.
What can happen
WHEN THE TABS ARE BROKEN, THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS THAT THE NUT MIGHT SPIN OFF. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE WHEEL AND WHEEL END ASSEMBLY COULD FALL OFF, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE LIFT AXLE SPINDLE NUT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 5, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUTOCAR AT 1-765-489-5499.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 9 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 06V167000?
3 models: Autocar WX (2004-2006), Autocar Wxll (2004-2006), Autocar WXR (2004-2006), about 250 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 06V167000?
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE LIFT AXLE SPINDLE NUT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 5, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUTOCAR AT 1-765-489-5499.
What can happen?
WHEN THE TABS ARE BROKEN, THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS THAT THE NUT MIGHT SPIN OFF. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE WHEEL AND WHEEL END ASSEMBLY COULD FALL OFF, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.