NHTSA campaign 04V594000 · Autocar campaign A-0404
Autocar Recall 04V-594: AUTOCAR/AIR SUSPENSION HEIGHT CONTROL VALVE
NHTSA recall 04V594000 (Autocar campaign A-0404) was reported by AUTOCAR, LLC on December 20, 2004, with 20 vehicles potentially affected (per NHTSA). NHTSA's record lists the Autocar WX, Autocar Wxll and Autocar WXR for the 2004 model year. Owners were notified on January 4, 2005, per NHTSA.
Updated daily from NHTSA's recall files
Is my vehicle included?
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Key facts
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V594000 (also written 04V-594 or 04V594)
- Filed by
- AUTOCAR, LLC
- Autocar campaign number
- A-0404
- Report received
- Potentially affected
- 20 vehicles (per NHTSA)
- Component
- Suspension — Front — Springs — Air Suspension — Lines and Fittings
- Owners notified
Vehicles listed for this recall
NHTSA's recall record lists these vehicles for recall 04V594000. try.vin imports model years 1995 and later, so NHTSA's own list can be longer. Model years with a try.vin recall page link to it. Build dates are NHTSA's range for a model year (per NHTSA); a vehicle built in that range is not necessarily included.
Autocar
Autocar WX
- 2004 · Vehicles built September 1, 2003 – November 30, 2004 (per NHTSA)
Autocar Wxll
- 2004 · Vehicles built September 1, 2003 – November 30, 2004 (per NHTSA)
Autocar WXR
- 2004 · Vehicles built September 1, 2003 – November 30, 2004 (per NHTSA)
NHTSA's recall notice
As NHTSA's recall record states it for campaign 04V594000.
Defect description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE AIR SUSPENSION HEIGHT CONTROL VALVE MAY NOT BE INSTALLED CORRECTLY.
Safety consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A SUSPENSION AIR BAG FAILURE OR RUPTURE OF THE AIR LINE, THERE COULD BE A LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE IN THE 'B' SYSTEM AIR RESERVOIR THAT SUPPLIES AIR PRESSURE FOR THE FRONT STEER AXLE BRAKES. THIS CONDITION WOULD INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCE OF THE VEHICLE AND UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL A PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN JANUARY 4 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AUTOCAR AT 1-877-973-3486.
Notes
AUTOCAR RECALL NO. A-0404.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Sources
Official NHTSA notice for recall 04V594000
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