NHTSA recall 03V493000
Power train
Autocar WX and 2 more
Reported Nov 26, 2003834 vehicles affectedAUTOCAR, LLCMaker’s number A-0307Built Jan 14, 2002 – Nov 18, 2003
The defect
On certain trucks equipped with allison heavy duty transmissions, the bolts fastening the propshaft to the transmission yoke were not tightened sufficiently. loose bolts can cause dislocation of the propshaft.
The risk
This condition could cause the vehicle to lose power to its wheels and result in a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and re-tighten bolts to the required specifications . customers 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 1-765-489-5499.