NHTSA Recall 03V493000
Filed by Autocar, LLC. Component: Power Train. Reported 2003-11-26. An estimated 834 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
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.
Risk
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER TO ITS WHEELS AND RESULT IN A CRASH.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: A-0307
Notes
AUTOCAR RECALL NO. A-0307.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).