Electrical system: hornRecall 03V-490 · Autocar vehicles
AUTOCAR, LLC recall 03V-490 covers 25 Autocar vehicles for a electrical system: horn problem, reported to NHTSA on December 1, 2003.
Source: NHTSA recall 03V490000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN DUAL STEER TRUCKS, THE HORN BUTTON ON THE 16" RIGHT HAND STEERING WHEEL WAS MISSING.
The risk
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.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE STEERING WHEEL AND INSTALL A NEW HORN RING CONTACT PLATE. OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN IN DECEMBER 2003. 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.
AUTOCAR RECALL NO. A-0304.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 23, 2003 to November 18, 2003. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.