The problem
The ball stud nuts used to fasten the drag link ball stud ends to the pitman arm and steering arm may not have been sufficiently tightened on some vehicles. If the nuts are not securely fastened the ball stud could prematurely fail and drag link would become loose.
The fix
The ball stud nuts will be checked and, if necessary, will be securely fastened free of charge.
Contacts
Vehicle description: heavy trucks.System: steering; drag link ball stud attaching nuts.Consequences of defect: the ball stud could break, resulting in a loss ofvehicle control and potential for an accident.Note: if the vehicle tends to wander or steering seems erratic, a loose draglink may be present.
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 81V044000.
- 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.