Safety Recall NHTSA · 03V493000 Reported November 26, 2003

Autocar/transmission

Autocar, Llc · N/A · 834 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
03V493000
Manufacturer Campaign
A-0307
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
834
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 26, 2003

Defect Summary

On certain trucks equipped with allison heavy duty transmissions, the bolts fastening the propshaft to the transmission yoke were not tightened sufficiently. loose bolts can cause dislocation of the propshaft.

Safety Consequence

This condition could cause the vehicle to lose power to its wheels and result in a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and re-tighten bolts to the required specifications . customers who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Autocar, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 03V493000 or campaign A-0307.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 03V493000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 03V493000?

NHTSA recall 03V493000 was issued by Autocar, Llc on November 26, 2003. It addresses: Autocar/transmission. The recall affects approximately 834 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Autocar, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03V493000 or the manufacturer campaign number A-0307. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.