Autocar WX recalls

What is 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.

Remedy

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.

Recall number 23V023000 · Recall details

What is 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.

Remedy

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.

Recall number 14V132000 · Recall details

What is 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.

Remedy

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.

Recall number 13V184000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Risk

This may compromise the control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Recall number 10V045000 · Recall details

What is 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.

Remedy

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.

Recall number 09V060000 · Recall details

What is 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.

Remedy

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.

Recall number 08V566000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Risk

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.

Remedy

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.

Recall number 08V024000 · Recall details

What is 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.

Remedy

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.

Recall number 07V513000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Risk

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.

Remedy

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.

Recall number 07V293000 · Recall details

What is 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.

Remedy

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.

Recall number 07V290000 · Recall details

What is 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.

Remedy

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.

Recall number 07V184000 · Recall details

What is 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.

Remedy

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.

Recall number 07V007000 · Recall details

What is 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.

Remedy

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.

Recall number 06V167000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On 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.

Risk

This could result in a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers 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.

Recall number 06V100000 · Recall details

What is 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.

Remedy

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.

Recall number 06V042000 · Recall details

What is 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.

Remedy

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.

Recall number 05V295000 · Recall details

What is 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.

Remedy

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.

Recall number 05V164000 · Recall details

What is 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.

Remedy

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.

Recall number 05V117000 · Recall details

What is 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.

Remedy

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.

Recall number 05V078000 · Recall details

What is 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.

Remedy

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.

Recall number 05V032000 · Recall details

What is 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.

Remedy

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.

Recall number 05V031000 · Recall details

What is 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.

Remedy

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.

Recall number 04V594000 · Recall details

What is 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.

Remedy

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.

Recall number 04V539000 · Recall details

What is 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.

Remedy

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

Recall number 04V390000 · Recall details

What is 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.

Remedy

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.

Recall number 03V493000 · Recall details

What is 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.

Remedy

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.

Recall number 03V358000 · Recall details

What is 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.

Remedy

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.

Recall number 03V020000 · Recall details