NHTSA Campaign 04V390000
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Issued by AUTOCAR, LLC · Reported Aug 10, 2004 · 33 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
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.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUTOCAR | WX | 2003 | 33 |
| AUTOCAR | WX | 2004 | 33 |
| AUTOCAR | WXLL | 2003 | 33 |
| AUTOCAR | WXLL | 2004 | 33 |
| AUTOCAR | WXR | 2003 | 33 |
| AUTOCAR | WXR | 2004 | 33 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 04V390000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.