Autocar Wxr 2009
Model Wxr made in 2009 by Autocar got 1 recall as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment adaptive and equipment. There was one recall concerning structure .
Model 2009
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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| 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 | |