The problem
Autocar is recalling 7 my 2008 acx chassis assemblies which were sold to grove u.S. Llc. Grove converts these chassis into cranes. The telescopic steering shaft between the in-cab tilt steer gearbox components and the floor-mounted steering gearbox is too long, and one of the pinch bolts on the shaft may not be secured properly.
The risk
Insufficient torque on the fastener that clamps the assemblies together could result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Autocar is working with grove to have the chassis inspected and will replace the necessary components free of charge. Owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-6001.
Contacts
Autocar recall no. A-0802. 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.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Autocar dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 08V236000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.