NHTSA Recall 05V164000: Suspension
AUTOCAR, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 13 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Autocar Wx.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V164000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | A-0505 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Report received | April 22, 2005 |
| Owner notification | April 1, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain heavy duty class 8 vehicles fitted with neway ad series suspensions, the suspension has transverse beam castings that may fracture under normal loads. If a casting breaks when the vehicle is traveling on a roadway there is the potential for pieces of the casting to become projectiles and the suspension's transverse beam may drop down low enough to contact the road surface.
Safety risk
This will cause sparks that could potentially ignite and cause a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the defective transverse beam assemblies free of charge. The recall began on april 1, 2005. Owners may contact autocar at 765-489-5499.
Notes
Autocar recall no. A-0505.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 05V164000
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.