Autocar Wx 2006

Model Wx made in 2006 by Autocar got 3 recalls as well as 7 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningseats and steering.

Model 2006

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEATS
07V007000AUTOCAR, LLCfrom 10/03/2006 to 12/09/2006V (Vehicle)23601/22/2007MFRAUTOCAR, LLC01/05/200701/10/2007
Defect SummaryOn 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.
Consequence SummaryThis movement could result in a temporary loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesAutocar recall no. a-0604. customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT SECTOR
06V100000AUTOCAR, LLCfrom 02/06/2006 to 03/03/2006V (Vehicle)1904/25/2006MFRAUTOCAR, LLC04/04/200604/04/2006
Defect SummaryOn certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, the bolt on the steering shaft may not be tightened to the correct specification and the possibility exists that due to the loose nut, the yoke bolt could slide out partially and limit the rotation on the steering shaft.
Consequence SummaryThis could result in a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the steering bolt and tighten if necessary free of charge. the recall began on april 25, 2006. owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.
NotesAutocar recall no. a-0602. customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
SUSPENSION
06V167000AUTOCAR, LLCfrom 11/09/2004 to 04/25/2006V (Vehicle)25006/05/2006MFRAUTOCAR, LLC05/18/200605/18/2006
Defect SummaryOn 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.
Consequence SummaryWhen 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.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesAutocar recall no.a-0603. customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
314400204/01/200610020402New gateway modules. *tt09/27/2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
212000102/01/200610019722Front engine mount fasteners. autocar. certain autocar wx and wxr model vehicles built between september 2005 and january 2006. *tt04/21/2006
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
SP-8-451-00110/01/200910032544Autocar: certain trucks may qualify for the installation of step braces and replacement of cab skirts, depending on owner use and maintenance. no model years listed. *pe04/12/2010
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SP-8-451-00110/01/200910032544Autocar: certain trucks may qualify for the installation of step braces and replacement of cab skirts, depending on owner use and maintenance. no model years listed. *pe04/12/2010
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
SB-6-389-00111/01/201110042387Autocar: instructions provided by bulletin for inspection and proper torque of hardware for steering assist cylinder bracket. *pe12/06/2011
SUSPENSION - FRONT
737000105/01/200610020401Front suspension bolts. *tt09/27/2006
SUSPENSION - REAR
735000306/01/200610019723Rear suspension bolts. auto wx and wxr model vehicles built between september 2003 and january 2006. *tt addendum service program. *tt04/21/2006