Autocar WXLL — Recalls, Reliability, Specs & VIN Decoder

What's wrong. Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 ACX, WX, and WXLL vehicles manufactured July 30, 2007, through February 10, 2014, and equipped with certain Cummins Westport Model ISL G or ISX12 G engines. Condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.

Risk. The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.

Fix. Cummins Inc. and Cummins Wesport Inc. will notify owners, and authorized Cummins service facilities will upload a new ECM calibration, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2014. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499 or Cummins Inc. at 1-800-343-7357. Autocar's number for this recall is A-1402.

What's wrong. Autocar, LLC is recalling certain model year 2005-2013 ACX, WX, and WXLL trucks built November 16, 2004, through September 10, 2012. On the affected vehicles, the air brake systems were built without the required air tank drain valve. Therefore, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Risk. Air tanks with valves omitted will not drain if moisture is introduced into the tank, potentially reducing air capacity in the air brake system, which could cause a reduction in brake performance and equipment durability, thus increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2013. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's recall campaign number is A-1302.

What's wrong. Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 ACX, WX, and WXLL vehicles manufactured July 30, 2007, through February 10, 2014, and equipped with certain Cummins Westport Model ISL G or ISX12 G engines. Condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.

Risk. The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.

Fix. Cummins Inc. and Cummins Wesport Inc. will notify owners, and authorized Cummins service facilities will upload a new ECM calibration, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2014. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499 or Cummins Inc. at 1-800-343-7357. Autocar's number for this recall is A-1402.

What's wrong. Autocar, LLC is recalling certain model year 2005-2013 ACX, WX, and WXLL trucks built November 16, 2004, through September 10, 2012. On the affected vehicles, the air brake systems were built without the required air tank drain valve. Therefore, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Risk. Air tanks with valves omitted will not drain if moisture is introduced into the tank, potentially reducing air capacity in the air brake system, which could cause a reduction in brake performance and equipment durability, thus increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2013. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's recall campaign number is A-1302.

What's wrong. Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 ACX, WX, and WXLL vehicles manufactured July 30, 2007, through February 10, 2014, and equipped with certain Cummins Westport Model ISL G or ISX12 G engines. Condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.

Risk. The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.

Fix. Cummins Inc. and Cummins Wesport Inc. will notify owners, and authorized Cummins service facilities will upload a new ECM calibration, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2014. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499 or Cummins Inc. at 1-800-343-7357. Autocar's number for this recall is A-1402.

What's wrong. Autocar, LLC is recalling certain model year 2005-2013 ACX, WX, and WXLL trucks built November 16, 2004, through September 10, 2012. On the affected vehicles, the air brake systems were built without the required air tank drain valve. Therefore, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Risk. Air tanks with valves omitted will not drain if moisture is introduced into the tank, potentially reducing air capacity in the air brake system, which could cause a reduction in brake performance and equipment durability, thus increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2013. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's recall campaign number is A-1302.

What's wrong. Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Xpert, 2010-2020 Xspotter, 2008-2020 Xpeditor, 2008-2010 WXLL and WX vehicles. A worn parking brake control valve can leak air into the vent line, creating excessive back pressure and causing the parking brake to release unexpectedly.

Risk. The unexpected release of the parking brake may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will remove the vent line and fitting from the valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 23, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2023 ACTT-2301.

What's wrong. Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 ACX, WX, and WXLL vehicles manufactured July 30, 2007, through February 10, 2014, and equipped with certain Cummins Westport Model ISL G or ISX12 G engines. Condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.

Risk. The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.

Fix. Cummins Inc. and Cummins Wesport Inc. will notify owners, and authorized Cummins service facilities will upload a new ECM calibration, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2014. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499 or Cummins Inc. at 1-800-343-7357. Autocar's number for this recall is A-1402.

What's wrong. Autocar, LLC is recalling certain model year 2005-2013 ACX, WX, and WXLL trucks built November 16, 2004, through September 10, 2012. On the affected vehicles, the air brake systems were built without the required air tank drain valve. Therefore, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Risk. Air tanks with valves omitted will not drain if moisture is introduced into the tank, potentially reducing air capacity in the air brake system, which could cause a reduction in brake performance and equipment durability, thus increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2013. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's recall campaign number is A-1302.

What's wrong. Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Xpert, 2010-2020 Xspotter, 2008-2020 Xpeditor, 2008-2010 WXLL and WX vehicles. A worn parking brake control valve can leak air into the vent line, creating excessive back pressure and causing the parking brake to release unexpectedly.

Risk. The unexpected release of the parking brake may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will remove the vent line and fitting from the valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 23, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2023 ACTT-2301.

What's wrong. Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 ACX, WX, and WXLL vehicles manufactured July 30, 2007, through February 10, 2014, and equipped with certain Cummins Westport Model ISL G or ISX12 G engines. Condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.

Risk. The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.

Fix. Cummins Inc. and Cummins Wesport Inc. will notify owners, and authorized Cummins service facilities will upload a new ECM calibration, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2014. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499 or Cummins Inc. at 1-800-343-7357. Autocar's number for this recall is A-1402.

What's wrong. Autocar is recalling 127 my 2008-2009 acx, wx, and wxll heavy duty class 8 trucks. Insufficient torque was applied during the assembly process to the nut on the pinch bolt that secures the lower steering shaft to the steering gear box. It was found that the torque controlled tool was calibrated to a lower torque rating than specified for the application.

Risk. If the steering bolt were to loosen, the driver would experience loss of steering control increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Autocar will provide instructions to owners for scheduling repair of the vehicles. Dealers will torque the steering knuckle bolt to the correct specifications free of charge. The recall began on november 25, 2008. Owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.

What's wrong. Autocar is recalling 690 my 2008-2009 acx, wx and wxll heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with quick release valves (qrv). There are qrv's in two areas of the vehicle. The first is in the lift axle air lines. A leak in that qrv would affect the rate at which the tag/pusher axle is lowered/lifted. The second is in the park brake air lines. A leak in that qrv would release pressure on the park brake springs; if the lead is large enough, the pressure will drop and set the brakes on the rear axle.

Risk. Drivers would not be aware of brake system failure and braking capability would not be possible, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Autocar will notify owners and provide instructions for scheduling repair of the vehicle at an authorized autocar service facility, at no cost to the vehicle's owner. The recall began on april 9, 2009. Owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.

What's wrong. Autocar, LLC is recalling certain model year 2005-2013 ACX, WX, and WXLL trucks built November 16, 2004, through September 10, 2012. On the affected vehicles, the air brake systems were built without the required air tank drain valve. Therefore, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Risk. Air tanks with valves omitted will not drain if moisture is introduced into the tank, potentially reducing air capacity in the air brake system, which could cause a reduction in brake performance and equipment durability, thus increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2013. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's recall campaign number is A-1302.

What's wrong. Autocar is recalling 770 my 2007-2009 wxll heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with residential front-loader applications. These vehicles may develop cracks mainly in the top flange of the rh extension of the frame rail at the front splay break where the re-enforcing straps are welded. During front-loader operation, residual hydraulic pressure causes the front loader system to push down on the bumper-mounted brackets, causing visible deflection of the chassis from the suspension front hanger bracket forward.

Risk. The deflection may eventually result in cracking of the frame rail.

Fix. Dealers will replace the front frame extensions with the new i-beam extension design. The recall began on september 29, 2008. Owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.

What's wrong. Autocar is recalling 183 my 2008-2009 wxll heavy duty class 8 vehicles. The park brake button on the right-hand side of the vehicle should automatically set the park brake at 70-psi descending pressure on the primary air system when the work brake is applied. In the affected vehicles, the park brakes do not apply automatically at 70-psi; instead, they apply at 10-psi. The lines between the park brake valves may be crossed, causing them to apply incorrectly.

Risk. Braking capability would increase the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will inspect and replace/repair the necessary components free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before june 9, 2009. Owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.

What's wrong. Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Xpert, 2010-2020 Xspotter, 2008-2020 Xpeditor, 2008-2010 WXLL and WX vehicles. A worn parking brake control valve can leak air into the vent line, creating excessive back pressure and causing the parking brake to release unexpectedly.

Risk. The unexpected release of the parking brake may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will remove the vent line and fitting from the valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 23, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2023 ACTT-2301.

What's wrong. Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 ACX, WX, and WXLL vehicles manufactured July 30, 2007, through February 10, 2014, and equipped with certain Cummins Westport Model ISL G or ISX12 G engines. Condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.

Risk. The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.

Fix. Cummins Inc. and Cummins Wesport Inc. will notify owners, and authorized Cummins service facilities will upload a new ECM calibration, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2014. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499 or Cummins Inc. at 1-800-343-7357. Autocar's number for this recall is A-1402.

What's wrong. Certain trucks fail to comply with requirements of part 568, 'vehicles manufactured in two or more stages, all incomplete, intermediate and final-stage manufacturers of vehicles manufactured in two or more stages.' the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) label, as applied, may not be accurate. The gvwr label may indicate that the vehicle's load capacity is higher than the designed weight rating.

Risk. Due to the error in gvwr labeling, it is possible that a vehicle could be overloaded without the vehicle operator's knowledge. A vehicle in an overloaded condition may be susceptible to component failure that may result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Autocar will send a letter which describes the discrepancy in gvwr labeling, and will include a complete set of revised gvwr labels including a revised incomplete vehicle document label along with instructions for application of the labels. The recall began on december 7, 2007. Owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.

What's wrong. On certain heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valves, the internal rubber check valve may leak causing a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button.

Risk. This could delay or failure in applying the parking brakes which could result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will install a check valve repair kit for the affected sr-7 spring brake modulating valve free of charge. The recall began on september 14, 2007. Owners may contact autocar at 765-489-5499.

What's wrong. Autocar is recalling 127 my 2008-2009 acx, wx, and wxll heavy duty class 8 trucks. Insufficient torque was applied during the assembly process to the nut on the pinch bolt that secures the lower steering shaft to the steering gear box. It was found that the torque controlled tool was calibrated to a lower torque rating than specified for the application.

Risk. If the steering bolt were to loosen, the driver would experience loss of steering control increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Autocar will provide instructions to owners for scheduling repair of the vehicles. Dealers will torque the steering knuckle bolt to the correct specifications free of charge. The recall began on november 25, 2008. Owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.

What's wrong. Autocar is recalling 770 my 2007-2009 wxll heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with residential front-loader applications. These vehicles may develop cracks mainly in the top flange of the rh extension of the frame rail at the front splay break where the re-enforcing straps are welded. During front-loader operation, residual hydraulic pressure causes the front loader system to push down on the bumper-mounted brackets, causing visible deflection of the chassis from the suspension front hanger bracket forward.

Risk. The deflection may eventually result in cracking of the frame rail.

Fix. Dealers will replace the front frame extensions with the new i-beam extension design. The recall began on september 29, 2008. Owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.

What's wrong. Autocar is recalling 690 my 2008-2009 acx, wx and wxll heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with quick release valves (qrv). There are qrv's in two areas of the vehicle. The first is in the lift axle air lines. A leak in that qrv would affect the rate at which the tag/pusher axle is lowered/lifted. The second is in the park brake air lines. A leak in that qrv would release pressure on the park brake springs; if the lead is large enough, the pressure will drop and set the brakes on the rear axle.

Risk. Drivers would not be aware of brake system failure and braking capability would not be possible, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Autocar will notify owners and provide instructions for scheduling repair of the vehicle at an authorized autocar service facility, at no cost to the vehicle's owner. The recall began on april 9, 2009. Owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.

What's wrong. Autocar, LLC is recalling certain model year 2005-2013 ACX, WX, and WXLL trucks built November 16, 2004, through September 10, 2012. On the affected vehicles, the air brake systems were built without the required air tank drain valve. Therefore, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Risk. Air tanks with valves omitted will not drain if moisture is introduced into the tank, potentially reducing air capacity in the air brake system, which could cause a reduction in brake performance and equipment durability, thus increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2013. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's recall campaign number is A-1302.

What's wrong. Autocar is recalling 183 my 2008-2009 wxll heavy duty class 8 vehicles. The park brake button on the right-hand side of the vehicle should automatically set the park brake at 70-psi descending pressure on the primary air system when the work brake is applied. In the affected vehicles, the park brakes do not apply automatically at 70-psi; instead, they apply at 10-psi. The lines between the park brake valves may be crossed, causing them to apply incorrectly.

Risk. Braking capability would increase the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will inspect and replace/repair the necessary components free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before june 9, 2009. Owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.

What's wrong. On certain heavy duty class 8 xpeditor trucks, some of the seat base mounting fasteners that secure the seat base to the cab floor bracket may have been left loose or not installed at all. Improperly torqued seat-mounting fasteners may allow movement of the driver's seat while he/she is operating the vehicle.

Risk. This movement could result in a temporary loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair the vehicle. The recall began on january 22, 2007. Owners may contact autocar at 1-877-973-3486, ext. 2572 or go to www.autocartruck.com.

What's wrong. On certain trucks, some of the steering column support bracket fasteners may not be secured to the proper tightness.

Risk. Excessive play in the steering could cause the driver to lose steering control increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on may 21, 2007. Owners may contact autocar at 765-489-5499.

What's wrong. Certain trucks fail to comply with requirements of part 568, 'vehicles manufactured in two or more stages, all incomplete, intermediate and final-stage manufacturers of vehicles manufactured in two or more stages.' the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) label, as applied, may not be accurate. The gvwr label may indicate that the vehicle's load capacity is higher than the designed weight rating.

Risk. Due to the error in gvwr labeling, it is possible that a vehicle could be overloaded without the vehicle operator's knowledge. A vehicle in an overloaded condition may be susceptible to component failure that may result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Autocar will send a letter which describes the discrepancy in gvwr labeling, and will include a complete set of revised gvwr labels including a revised incomplete vehicle document label along with instructions for application of the labels. The recall began on december 7, 2007. Owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.

What's wrong. On certain heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valves, the internal rubber check valve may leak causing a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button.

Risk. This could delay or failure in applying the parking brakes which could result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will install a check valve repair kit for the affected sr-7 spring brake modulating valve free of charge. The recall began on september 14, 2007. Owners may contact autocar at 765-489-5499.

What's wrong. Autocar is recalling 770 my 2007-2009 wxll heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with residential front-loader applications. These vehicles may develop cracks mainly in the top flange of the rh extension of the frame rail at the front splay break where the re-enforcing straps are welded. During front-loader operation, residual hydraulic pressure causes the front loader system to push down on the bumper-mounted brackets, causing visible deflection of the chassis from the suspension front hanger bracket forward.

Risk. The deflection may eventually result in cracking of the frame rail.

Fix. Dealers will replace the front frame extensions with the new i-beam extension design. The recall began on september 29, 2008. Owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.

What's wrong. Autocar, LLC is recalling certain model year 2005-2013 ACX, WX, and WXLL trucks built November 16, 2004, through September 10, 2012. On the affected vehicles, the air brake systems were built without the required air tank drain valve. Therefore, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Risk. Air tanks with valves omitted will not drain if moisture is introduced into the tank, potentially reducing air capacity in the air brake system, which could cause a reduction in brake performance and equipment durability, thus increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2013. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's recall campaign number is A-1302.

What's wrong. On certain heavy duty class 8 xpeditor trucks, some of the seat base mounting fasteners that secure the seat base to the cab floor bracket may have been left loose or not installed at all. Improperly torqued seat-mounting fasteners may allow movement of the driver's seat while he/she is operating the vehicle.

Risk. This movement could result in a temporary loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair the vehicle. The recall began on january 22, 2007. Owners may contact autocar at 1-877-973-3486, ext. 2572 or go to www.autocartruck.com.

What's wrong. On certain heavy-duty class 8 vehicles, the tabs on some of the lift axle spindle nuts may have been broken during assembly. When in place, the tabs on the nuts prevent the nuts from loosening.

Risk. When the tabs are broken, the possibility exists that the nut might spin off. If this happens, the wheel and wheel end assembly could fall off, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the lift axle spindle nut. The recall began on june 5, 2006. Owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.

What's wrong. Autocar, LLC is recalling certain model year 2005-2013 ACX, WX, and WXLL trucks built November 16, 2004, through September 10, 2012. On the affected vehicles, the air brake systems were built without the required air tank drain valve. Therefore, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Risk. Air tanks with valves omitted will not drain if moisture is introduced into the tank, potentially reducing air capacity in the air brake system, which could cause a reduction in brake performance and equipment durability, thus increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2013. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's recall campaign number is A-1302.

What's wrong. On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, the backup alarm motion sensor may not have been installed correctly and may not sense when the vehicle movers backwards under any circumstances.

Risk. The vehicle may roll backwards without the backup alarm sounding with the risk of running over or crushing a person standing or working behind the vehicle.

Fix. Dealers will reposition the motion sensor in relation to the magnets that rotate when the vehicle moves. The recall began on october 19, 2004. Owners may contact autocar at 1-877-973-3486.

What's wrong. On certain heavy-duty, class 8 trucks equipped with accuride aluminum wheels, part no. 29644anp, size 22.5 x 8.25, the wheels were not properly pre-stressed.

Risk. Wheels that have not been properly pre-stressed could, over time, develop cracks in the wheel that could result in a wheel failure and result in a crash.

Fix. Dealers will inspect and/or replace the rims free of charge. The recall began on april 4, 2005. Owners may contact autocar at 1-877-973-3486, extension 2572.

What's wrong. On certain heavy duty trucks, exposed 12v terminals on the battery disconnect switch are in close proximity to a hinged metal latch on the battery box lid. When latching or un-latching the battery box lid, it is possible that a person wearing metal jewelry (like a watch or finger ring) might connect the grounded, metal latch to the exposed positive terminals on the battery disconnect switch through such jewelry.

Risk. Grounding as a result of the contact described above could produce heat and could cause burns to skin that is in contact with metal jewelry.

Fix. Dealers will relocate the switch to a position further away from the metal catch and install isolating protectors over the battery disconnect switch terminals. The recall is began on february 20, 2006. Owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.

What's wrong. On certain heavy-duty class 8 vehicles, the tabs on some of the lift axle spindle nuts may have been broken during assembly. When in place, the tabs on the nuts prevent the nuts from loosening.

Risk. When the tabs are broken, the possibility exists that the nut might spin off. If this happens, the wheel and wheel end assembly could fall off, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the lift axle spindle nut. The recall began on june 5, 2006. Owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.

What's wrong. On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with arvinmeritor auto slack adjusters, fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards no. 121, "air brake systems." the auto slack adjusters may not properly adjusts.

Risk. This may result in a reduction or elimination of the automatic adjustment function. Any time vehicle control is compromised a crash may occur without prior warning.

Fix. Vehicles will be inspected and the slack adjusters replaced if necessary. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact arvinmeritor at 1-866-668-7221 or autocar at 765-489-5499.

What's wrong. Autocar, LLC is recalling certain model year 2005-2013 ACX, WX, and WXLL trucks built November 16, 2004, through September 10, 2012. On the affected vehicles, the air brake systems were built without the required air tank drain valve. Therefore, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Risk. Air tanks with valves omitted will not drain if moisture is introduced into the tank, potentially reducing air capacity in the air brake system, which could cause a reduction in brake performance and equipment durability, thus increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2013. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's recall campaign number is A-1302.

What's wrong. On certain trucks equipped with accuride 22.5 x 9.00 - hub pilot h.d. Steel wheel rims, the rear axle wheel studs are too short. These studs may not be able to retain the wheel nut torque and could loosen allowing the loss of a wheel.

Risk. If a vehicle loses a wheel while traveling down a roadway, a crash could occur, property damage to following vehicles or personal injury to persons outside the vehicle.

Fix. Dealers will replace the rear axle wheel studs. The recall began on september 3, 2004. Owners should contact autocar at 1-877-973-3486.

What's wrong. On certain heavy-duty class 8 vehicles, the automatic antilock brake system (abs) brake sensor bracket may not have been installed correctly on the front axle and may interfere with the brake shoe return spring. This could cause the brakes to not release or may cause an unexpected front wheel lockup and possible loss of vehicle control.

Risk. Any time vehicle control is compromised a crash may occur without prior warning.

Fix. Dealers will reposition the abs sensor bracket into its proper location and the replacement of the brake return springs and s-cam rollers. The recall began on november 24, 2004. Owners should contact autocar at 1-877-973-3486.

What's wrong. On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, the backup alarm motion sensor may not have been installed correctly and may not sense when the vehicle movers backwards under any circumstances.

Risk. The vehicle may roll backwards without the backup alarm sounding with the risk of running over or crushing a person standing or working behind the vehicle.

Fix. Dealers will reposition the motion sensor in relation to the magnets that rotate when the vehicle moves. The recall began on october 19, 2004. Owners may contact autocar at 1-877-973-3486.

What's wrong. On certain heavy-duty class 8 vehicles, the tabs on some of the lift axle spindle nuts may have been broken during assembly. When in place, the tabs on the nuts prevent the nuts from loosening.

Risk. When the tabs are broken, the possibility exists that the nut might spin off. If this happens, the wheel and wheel end assembly could fall off, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the lift axle spindle nut. The recall began on june 5, 2006. Owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.

What's wrong. On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with arvinmeritor urresko tie rod clamps, heat treatment of clamps created a surface hardness that could lead to a fracture of the clamps.

Risk. In the event of a crack the clamps could break off affecting toe-in and alignment. The tie rod can come loose resulting in steering loss and a crash could occur without prior warning.

Fix. Dealers will inspect and repair these vehicles free of charge. The recall began on march 24, 2005. Owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.

What's wrong. On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with bendix automatic brake systems (abs), the brakes may have a system fault that may not be detected by the abs electronic control uunit (ecu) and therefore will not generate an abs warning light on the dash of the truck.

Risk. The abs brakes may not perform as designed and in an abs assisted stop the driver may not be able to maintain steering control of the vehicle. When vehicle control is compromised there is a chance for a crash.

Fix. Dealers will inspect, reset and check the ecu for fault lights and check the abs brakes free of charge. The recall began on february 11, 2005. Owners may contact autocar at 1-877-973-3486.

What's wrong. On certain heavy duty class 8 vehicles fitted with neway ad series suspensions, the suspension has transverse beam castings that may fracture under normal loads. If a casting breaks when the vehicle is traveling on a roadway there is the potential for pieces of the casting to become projectiles and the suspension's transverse beam may drop down low enough to contact the road surface.

Risk. This will cause sparks that could potentially ignite and cause a fire.

Fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the defective transverse beam assemblies free of charge. The recall began on april 1, 2005. Owners may contact autocar at 765-489-5499.

What's wrong. On certain trucks, the air suspension height control valve may not be installed correctly.

Risk. In the event of a suspension air bag failure or rupture of the air line, there could be a loss of air pressure in the 'b' system air reservoir that supplies air pressure for the front steer axle brakes. This condition would increase stopping distance of the vehicle and under certain conditions could result in a crash.

Fix. Dealers will inspect and install a pressure protection valve if necessary. The recall began january 4 2005. Owners should contact autocar at 1-877-973-3486.

What's wrong. On certain heavy duty trucks, exposed 12v terminals on the battery disconnect switch are in close proximity to a hinged metal latch on the battery box lid. When latching or un-latching the battery box lid, it is possible that a person wearing metal jewelry (like a watch or finger ring) might connect the grounded, metal latch to the exposed positive terminals on the battery disconnect switch through such jewelry.

Risk. Grounding as a result of the contact described above could produce heat and could cause burns to skin that is in contact with metal jewelry.

Fix. Dealers will relocate the switch to a position further away from the metal catch and install isolating protectors over the battery disconnect switch terminals. The recall is began on february 20, 2006. Owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.

What's wrong. 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.

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

Fix. 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's wrong. On certain dual steer trucks, the right hand steering wheel may not be seated properly on the column shaft.

Risk. This could allow the steering wheel to slip on the steering column shaft resulting in loss of vehicle steering without warning, which could cause a crash.

Fix. Dealers will re-install steering wheels not meeting the specified dimension. Owner notification is expected to begin during december 2003. 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's wrong. On certain trucks equipped with accuride 22.5 x 9.00 - hub pilot h.d. Steel wheel rims, the rear axle wheel studs are too short. These studs may not be able to retain the wheel nut torque and could loosen allowing the loss of a wheel.

Risk. If a vehicle loses a wheel while traveling down a roadway, a crash could occur, property damage to following vehicles or personal injury to persons outside the vehicle.

Fix. Dealers will replace the rear axle wheel studs. The recall began on september 3, 2004. Owners should contact autocar at 1-877-973-3486.

What's wrong. On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, the backup alarm motion sensor may not have been installed correctly and may not sense when the vehicle movers backwards under any circumstances.

Risk. The vehicle may roll backwards without the backup alarm sounding with the risk of running over or crushing a person standing or working behind the vehicle.

Fix. Dealers will reposition the motion sensor in relation to the magnets that rotate when the vehicle moves. The recall began on october 19, 2004. Owners may contact autocar at 1-877-973-3486.

What's wrong. On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with bendix automatic brake systems (abs), the brakes may have a system fault that may not be detected by the abs electronic control uunit (ecu) and therefore will not generate an abs warning light on the dash of the truck.

Risk. The abs brakes may not perform as designed and in an abs assisted stop the driver may not be able to maintain steering control of the vehicle. When vehicle control is compromised there is a chance for a crash.

Fix. Dealers will inspect, reset and check the ecu for fault lights and check the abs brakes free of charge. The recall began on february 11, 2005. Owners may contact autocar at 1-877-973-3486.

What's wrong. On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks with volvo b-ride rear suspension, the forward and/or rear drive axle upper axle upper seat could break allowing the affected axle to shift out of alignment.

Risk. This condition could result in loss of axle stability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Volvo truck sent notification letters to owners for autocar on january 14, 2003. Dealers will replace the upper axle seat on both rear drive axles. Owners who take their vehicle 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 765-964-3121.

What's wrong. 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.

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

Fix. 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's wrong. On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks assembled by volvo trucks, the transmission may go into forward gear without the driver first pressing down on the brake pedal.

Risk. This condition could allow the vehicle to move forward without warning, creating the potential for a vehicle crash.

Fix. Dealers will install an additonal air operated stop light switch and necessary wiring changes. Owner notification began september 2003. Owners 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 765-489-5499.