NHTSA vehicle safety data
2003 Autocar WX42 Recalls & Complaints
The 2003 Autocar WX42 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2003 Autocar WX42. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Autocar dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2003 Autocar WX42. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
AUTOCAR/STEERING WHEEL
NHTSA #03V492000 · Steering — Steering Wheel/Handle Bar · NHTSA notice
Reported December 26, 2003 · AUTOCAR, LLC
Potentially affected: 307 vehicles
Autocar campaign A-0306 · Vehicles built January 14, 2002 – June 23, 2003 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN DUAL STEER TRUCKS, THE 18" STEERING WHEELS WERE NOT ASSEMBLED CORRECTLY. THE HORNS EITHER WORKED INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
AUTOCAR RECALL NO. A-0306.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Other Autocar WX42 model years
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