Autocar Wx 2008
Model Wx made in 2008 by Autocar got 7 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment adaptive and equipment. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and equipment.
Model 2008
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V293000 | AUTOCAR, LLC | from 11/17/2006 to 07/06/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 3 | 11/07/2007 | MFR | AUTOCAR, LLC | 07/10/2007 | 07/10/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks built with cummins ism c876 engines, the electronic control module fails to recognize inputs of the vehicle electronic control unit or from a driver actuated dash switch thereby increasing the risk of unintended (or unexpected) elevated exhaust temperatures. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | While this condition does not involve a risk of fire in the vehicle itself, it could present a fire hazard in a situation where the vehicle's exhaust is in close proximity to materials or substances that can melt, burn, or explode. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Cummins, in conjunction with autocar, will conduct the remedy campaign. cummins will install new ecm software. owners can contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or autocar at 765-489-5499. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Autocar recall no.a-0703.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V513000 | AUTOCAR, LLC | from 07/13/2007 to 09/28/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 49 | 12/07/2007 | MFR | AUTOCAR, LLC | 11/02/2007 | 11/02/2007 | 568 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Autocar recall no. a-0704.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. | |||||||||||||||
| PARKING BRAKE | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V290000 | AUTOCAR, LLC | from 02/24/2006 to 06/09/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 26 | 09/14/2007 | MFR | AUTOCAR, LLC | 07/05/2007 | 07/05/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could delay or failure in applying the parking brakes which could result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Autocar recall no.a-0702.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| PARKING BRAKE - DRIVELINE - AIR | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V060000 | AUTOCAR, LLC | from 06/11/2008 to 11/17/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 690 | 04/09/2009 | MFR | AUTOCAR, LLC | 02/19/2009 | 02/19/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Drivers would not be aware of brake system failure and braking capability would not be possible, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Autocar recall no.a-0901.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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V024000 | AUTOCAR, LLC | from 02/05/2007 to 12/14/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 28 | 03/07/2008 | MFR | AUTOCAR, LLC | 01/23/2008 | 01/23/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain vehicles were built with a telescoping steering shaft between the in-cab steering components and the power steering gear box, located on the vehicle's frame. the steering shaft has been determined to be too long. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The additional length in the steering shaft results in the need for increased steering effort on the part of the vehicle's driver. the driver may not be prepared for such need, which could result in an unpredictable reaction by the driver, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Autocar will provide instructions for scheduling the repair of these vehicles at an authorized autocar service facility free of charge. the recall began on march 7, 2008. owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-6024. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Autocar recall no. a-0801.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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V566000 | AUTOCAR, LLC | from 08/12/2008 to 10/10/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 127 | 11/25/2008 | MFR | AUTOCAR, LLC | 10/28/2008 | 10/28/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the steering bolt were to loosen, the driver would experience loss of steering control increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Autocar recall no. a-0805.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. | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V045000 | AUTOCAR, LLC | from 10/30/2006 to 10/16/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 1969 | 03/19/2010 | MFR | AUTOCAR, LLC | 02/18/2010 | 02/18/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Autocar is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 wx and wxr heavy duty class 8 lcoe vehicles. the affected vehicles may develop cracks in the top flange of the front frame rail extension. over time, the crack may propagate across the extension bracket, potentially causing the extension bracket to deform under load. these tires are all asymmetrical tread patterns with outer indicated on the outside sidewall. the outside sidewall contains the full tire identification number including the production date code. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This may compromise the control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Autocar will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on march 19, 2010. owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Autocar recall no. a-1001.owners 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
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | |||||
| SP-8-451-001 | 10/01/2009 | 10032544 | Autocar: 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. *pe | 04/12/2010 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| SP-8-451-001 | 10/01/2009 | 10032544 | Autocar: 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. *pe | 04/12/2010 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| SB-6-389-001 | 11/01/2011 | 10042387 | Autocar: instructions provided by bulletin for inspection and proper torque of hardware for steering assist cylinder bracket. *pe | 12/06/2011 | |