Recall 07V184000 · manufacturer campaign A-0701
Steering › Column — Autocar · reported 26 Apr 2007 · 682 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, SOME OF THE STEERING COLUMN SUPPORT BRACKET FASTENERS MAY NOT BE SECURED TO THE PROPER TIGHTNESS.
The risk
EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE STEERING COULD CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 21, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUTOCAR AT 765-489-5499.
AUTOCAR RECALL NO.A-0701. CUSTOMERS MAY 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 this recall
Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is this car's recall fixed?
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.
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