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NHTSARecalled Feb 18, 2010 · #10V046000

STEERING GEAR BRACKET

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

AUTOCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 ACX HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BRACKET. OVER TIME, THIS FAILURE MAY CAUSE CRACKS THAT WILL RESULT IN UNDESIRABLE MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTED TO THAT BRACKET. THIS MAY AFFECT THE CONTROL OF THE TRUCK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Product details

Product
STEERING GEAR BRACKET
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Autocar, LLC
Model numbers
2009 ACX
UPCs

What you should do

AUTOCAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BRACKET FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 26, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUTOCAR AT 1-765-489-5499.

View the official CPSC notice