How many recalls does the 2003 Autocar Wxr42 have?

The 2003 Autocar Wxr42 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2003 Autocar Wxr42 has an open recall?

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2003 Autocar Wxr42 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2003 Autocar Wxr42 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 115 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

STEERING 03V453000 2003-11-14 115 affected

Defect

ON CERTAIN CLASS 8 TRUCKS, THE CASTLE NUT HOLDING THE PITMAN ARM TO THE STEERING DRAG LINK CAN VIBRATE LOOSE DUE TO A MISSING COTTER PIN.

Consequence

IF THE STEERING COMPONENTS BECOME DETACHED FROM EACH OTHER, THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.

Remedy

AUTOCAR HAS TELEPHONED ALL CUSTOMERS AND ALL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2003 Autocar Wxr42 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.