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2002 Autocar Recalls




	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 03V492000 Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR Manufacturer: AUTOCAR, LLC Potential Number of Units Affected: 307 Year: 2002 Make: Autocar Model: Wx42 Manufactured from: 2002-01-14 to: 2003-06-23 Recall Date: 2003-12-26 Summary: ON CERTAIN DUAL STEER TRUCKS, THE 18" STEERING WHEELS WERE NOT ASSEMBLED CORRECTLY. THE HORNS EITHER WORKED INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL. 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. DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REASSEMBLE THE CONTACT PLATE POSITION OR ROLLER POSITION, IF NECESSARY. 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. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 03V492000 for my 2002 Autocar Wx42. I found the recall at http://www.volkswagenextendedwarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html letters left




	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 03V492000 Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR Manufacturer: AUTOCAR, LLC Potential Number of Units Affected: 307 Year: 2002 Make: Autocar Model: Wxll42 Manufactured from: 2002-01-14 to: 2003-06-23 Recall Date: 2003-12-26 Summary: ON CERTAIN DUAL STEER TRUCKS, THE 18" STEERING WHEELS WERE NOT ASSEMBLED CORRECTLY. THE HORNS EITHER WORKED INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL. 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. DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REASSEMBLE THE CONTACT PLATE POSITION OR ROLLER POSITION, IF NECESSARY. 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. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 03V492000 for my 2002 Autocar Wxll42. I found the recall at http://www.volkswagenextendedwarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html letters left




	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 03V492000 Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR Manufacturer: AUTOCAR, LLC Potential Number of Units Affected: 307 Year: 2002 Make: Autocar Model: Wx64 Manufactured from: 2002-01-14 to: 2003-06-23 Recall Date: 2003-12-26 Summary: ON CERTAIN DUAL STEER TRUCKS, THE 18" STEERING WHEELS WERE NOT ASSEMBLED CORRECTLY. THE HORNS EITHER WORKED INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL. 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. DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REASSEMBLE THE CONTACT PLATE POSITION OR ROLLER POSITION, IF NECESSARY. 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. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 03V492000 for my 2002 Autocar Wx64. I found the recall at http://www.volkswagenextendedwarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html letters left




	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 03V492000 Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR Manufacturer: AUTOCAR, LLC Potential Number of Units Affected: 307 Year: 2002 Make: Autocar Model: Wxll64 Manufactured from: 2002-01-14 to: 2003-06-23 Recall Date: 2003-12-26 Summary: ON CERTAIN DUAL STEER TRUCKS, THE 18" STEERING WHEELS WERE NOT ASSEMBLED CORRECTLY. THE HORNS EITHER WORKED INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL. 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. DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REASSEMBLE THE CONTACT PLATE POSITION OR ROLLER POSITION, IF NECESSARY. 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. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 03V492000 for my 2002 Autocar Wxll64. I found the recall at http://www.volkswagenextendedwarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html letters left




	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 03V493000 Component: POWER TRAIN Manufacturer: AUTOCAR, LLC Potential Number of Units Affected: 834 Year: 2002 Make: Autocar Model: Wxr Manufactured from: 2002-01-14 to: 2003-11-18 Recall Date: 2003-11-26 Summary: 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. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER TO ITS WHEELS AND RESULT IN A CRASH. 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. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 03V493000 for my 2002 Autocar Wxr. I found the recall at http://www.volkswagenextendedwarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html letters left




	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 03V493000 Component: POWER TRAIN Manufacturer: AUTOCAR, LLC Potential Number of Units Affected: 834 Year: 2002 Make: Autocar Model: Wx Manufactured from: 2002-01-14 to: 2003-11-18 Recall Date: 2003-11-26 Summary: 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. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER TO ITS WHEELS AND RESULT IN A CRASH. 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. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 03V493000 for my 2002 Autocar Wx. I found the recall at http://www.volkswagenextendedwarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html letters left




	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 03V493000 Component: POWER TRAIN Manufacturer: AUTOCAR, LLC Potential Number of Units Affected: 834 Year: 2002 Make: Autocar Model: Wxll Manufactured from: 2002-01-14 to: 2003-11-18 Recall Date: 2003-11-26 Summary: 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. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER TO ITS WHEELS AND RESULT IN A CRASH. 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. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 03V493000 for my 2002 Autocar Wxll. I found the recall at http://www.volkswagenextendedwarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html letters left




	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 03V358000 Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH Manufacturer: AUTOCAR, LLC Potential Number of Units Affected: 40 Year: 2002 Make: Autocar Model: Wxll Manufactured from: 2002-01-16 to: 2002-10-18 Recall Date: 2003-09-29 Summary: ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS ASSEMBLED BY VOLVO TRUCKS, THE TRANSMISSION MAY GO INTO FORWARD GEAR WITHOUT THE DRIVER FIRST PRESSING DOWN ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH. DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITONAL AIR OPERATED STOP LIGHT SWITCH AND NECESSARY WIRING CHANGES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 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 765-489-5499. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 03V358000 for my 2002 Autocar Wxll. I found the recall at http://www.volkswagenextendedwarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html letters left




	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 03V358000 Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH Manufacturer: AUTOCAR, LLC Potential Number of Units Affected: 40 Year: 2002 Make: Autocar Model: Wx Manufactured from: 2002-01-16 to: 2002-10-18 Recall Date: 2003-09-29 Summary: ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS ASSEMBLED BY VOLVO TRUCKS, THE TRANSMISSION MAY GO INTO FORWARD GEAR WITHOUT THE DRIVER FIRST PRESSING DOWN ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH. DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITONAL AIR OPERATED STOP LIGHT SWITCH AND NECESSARY WIRING CHANGES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 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 765-489-5499. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 03V358000 for my 2002 Autocar Wx. I found the recall at http://www.volkswagenextendedwarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html letters left




	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 03V020000 Component: SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE Manufacturer: AUTOCAR, LLC Potential Number of Units Affected: 32 Year: 2002 Make: Autocar Model: Wx Manufactured from: 2002-04-03 to: 2002-08-23 Recall Date: 2003-02-06 Summary: ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS WITH VOLVO B-RIDE REAR SUSPENSION, THE FORWARD AND/OR REAR DRIVE AXLE UPPER AXLE UPPER SEAT COULD BREAK ALLOWING THE AFFECTED AXLE TO SHIFT OUT OF ALIGNMENT. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF AXLE STABILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. VOLVO TRUCK SENT NOTIFICATION LETTERS TO OWNERS FOR AUTOCAR ON JANUARY 14, 2003. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE UPPER AXLE SEAT ON BOTH REAR DRIVE AXLES. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLE 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 765-964-3121. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 03V020000 for my 2002 Autocar Wx. I found the recall at http://www.volkswagenextendedwarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html letters left




	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 03V020000 Component: SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE Manufacturer: AUTOCAR, LLC Potential Number of Units Affected: 32 Year: 2002 Make: Autocar Model: Wxll Manufactured from: 2002-04-03 to: 2002-08-23 Recall Date: 2003-02-06 Summary: ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS WITH VOLVO B-RIDE REAR SUSPENSION, THE FORWARD AND/OR REAR DRIVE AXLE UPPER AXLE UPPER SEAT COULD BREAK ALLOWING THE AFFECTED AXLE TO SHIFT OUT OF ALIGNMENT. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF AXLE STABILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. VOLVO TRUCK SENT NOTIFICATION LETTERS TO OWNERS FOR AUTOCAR ON JANUARY 14, 2003. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE UPPER AXLE SEAT ON BOTH REAR DRIVE AXLES. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLE 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 765-964-3121. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 03V020000 for my 2002 Autocar Wxll. I found the recall at http://www.volkswagenextendedwarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html letters left




	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 03V020000 Component: SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE Manufacturer: AUTOCAR, LLC Potential Number of Units Affected: 32 Year: 2002 Make: Autocar Model: Wxr Manufactured from: 2002-04-03 to: 2002-08-23 Recall Date: 2003-02-06 Summary: ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS WITH VOLVO B-RIDE REAR SUSPENSION, THE FORWARD AND/OR REAR DRIVE AXLE UPPER AXLE UPPER SEAT COULD BREAK ALLOWING THE AFFECTED AXLE TO SHIFT OUT OF ALIGNMENT. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF AXLE STABILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. VOLVO TRUCK SENT NOTIFICATION LETTERS TO OWNERS FOR AUTOCAR ON JANUARY 14, 2003. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE UPPER AXLE SEAT ON BOTH REAR DRIVE AXLES. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLE 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 765-964-3121. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 03V020000 for my 2002 Autocar Wxr. I found the recall at http://www.volkswagenextendedwarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html letters left