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2008-2009 Autocar Acx recall: ignition

Autocar, LLC reported this safety recall on August 4, 2010. It covers about 2,184 vehicles.

vehicles affected
2,184
reported
Aug 4, 2010
owners notified
Sep 3, 2010

Electrical system: ignition

What is wrong
Autocar is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 acx heavy duty class 8 vehicles manufactured from november 30, 2007 through august 3, 2010. Water intrusion in the ignition relay may lead to corrosion, which may short-circuit the relay causing the part to fail.
Risk
Failure of the relay could cause the engine to shut down without warning or fail to start increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
An owner notification letter will be mailed which will provide instructions for scheduling repair of the vehicle at an authorized autocar service facility. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on september 3, 2010. Owners may contact autocar at 1‑765‑489‑5499.

Recall number 10V363000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 10V363000

Is there a recall on the 2008-2009 Autocar Acx ignition?

Yes. Recall 10V363000, reported on August 4, 2010, covers about 2,184 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 10V363000?

An owner notification letter will be mailed which will provide instructions for scheduling repair of the vehicle at an authorized autocar service facility. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on september 3, 2010. Owners may contact autocar at 1‑765‑489‑5499.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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