NHTSA recall 03V490000
Electrical system › Horn
Autocar WXLL42 and 1 more
Reported Dec 1, 200325 vehicles affectedAUTOCAR, LLCMaker’s number A-0304Built Jul 23, 2003 – Nov 18, 2003
The defect
On certain dual steer trucks, the horn button on the 16" right hand steering wheel was missing.
The risk
This condition could prevent a driver from warning another vehicle or bystander of their presence, which could cause a vehicle crash or injury to bystanders.
The remedy
Dealers will remove the steering wheel and install a new horn ring contact plate. owner notification will begin in december 2003. owners who take their vehicles 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 1-877-973-3486.