NHTSA Recall 05V031000: Tie rod assembly (steering)
AUTOCAR, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Autocar Wx.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V031000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | A-0502 |
| Component | STEERING › LINKAGES › TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | February 3, 2005 |
| Owner notification | March 30, 2006 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with arvinmeritor urresko tie rod clamps, heat treatment of clamps created a surface hardness that could lead to a fracture of the clamps.
Safety risk
In the event of a crack the clamps could break off affecting toe-in and alignment. The tie rod can come loose resulting in steering loss and a crash could occur without prior warning.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair these vehicles free of charge. The recall began on march 24, 2005. Owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.
Notes
Autocar recall no. A-0502.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V031000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.