Autocar Wxr 2005
Model Wxr made in 2005 by Autocar got 5 recalls as well as 6 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningcommunications and electrical system.
Model 2005
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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| COMMUNICATIONS - BACK UP ALARM | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V295000 | AUTOCAR, LLC | from 07/23/2003 to 05/31/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 649 | 10/19/2004 | MFR | AUTOCAR, LLC | 06/21/2005 | 06/24/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Auto recall no.a-0402-a.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. | |||||||||||||||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V042000 | AUTOCAR, LLC | from 04/01/2004 to 01/31/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 30 | 02/20/2006 | MFR | AUTOCAR, LLC | 02/09/2006 | 02/13/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Autocar recall no. a-0601.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. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SLACK ADJUSTERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V078000 | AUTOCAR, LLC | from 10/14/2004 to 12/21/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 308 | MFR | AUTOCAR, LLC | 03/01/2005 | 03/08/2005 | 571 | 121 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Autocar recall no. a-0503.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. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V167000 | AUTOCAR, LLC | from 11/09/2004 to 04/25/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 250 | 06/05/2006 | MFR | AUTOCAR, LLC | 05/18/2006 | 05/18/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Autocar 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. | |||||||||||||||
| WHEELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V117000 | AUTOCAR, LLC | from 02/01/2005 to 03/23/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 56 | 04/04/2005 | MFR | AUTOCAR, LLC | 03/29/2005 | 03/29/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Autocar recall no. a-0504.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
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 3144002 | 04/01/2006 | 10020402 | New gateway modules. *tt | 09/27/2006 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 2120001 | 02/01/2006 | 10019722 | Front engine mount fasteners. autocar. certain autocar wx and wxr model vehicles built between september 2005 and january 2006. *tt | 04/21/2006 | |
| 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 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||||
| 7370001 | 05/01/2006 | 10020401 | Front suspension bolts. *tt | 09/27/2006 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||||
| 7350003 | 06/01/2006 | 10019723 | Rear suspension bolts. auto wx and wxr model vehicles built between september 2003 and january 2006. *tt addendum service program. *tt | 04/21/2006 | |