NHTSA recall 04V390000
Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Autocar WX and 2 more
Reported Aug 10, 200433 vehicles affectedAUTOCAR, LLCMaker’s number A-0401Built Dec 9, 2003 – Jul 20, 2004
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
The 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.