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Campaign no 7311. Tractors equipped with tandem axle hangers supplied byrockwell international 1956 thru april 1971. Possibility that the tandem rearaxle suspension hanger bracket may develop cracks or fractures. If such acondition exists the bracket might eventually fail and result in loss ofvehicle control, without prior warning to the driver. (Correct by inspectingand replacing brackets with an improved type). Domstart 1956 jan domend 1974jan autocar manufacturer. Domstart 1956 jan domend 1971 apr westernmanufacturer.
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, Western, Western Star dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 73V140000.
- 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.