Autocar recall: Structure
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.
What could happen
This may compromise the control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Autocar Wx 2007–2009
- Autocar Wxr 2007–2009
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V045000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Autocar, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 18, 2010
- Owners notified
- Mar 19, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,969
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Oct 30, 2006 to Oct 16, 2009
- Part
- Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields
- Maker's own recall number
- A-1001
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 .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Autocar recall: Parking brake Jan 23, 2023
- Autocar recall: Engine and engine cooling Mar 19, 2014
- Autocar recall: Service brakes, air May 8, 2013
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.