2008 Autocar WX: recalls and complaints

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• 23V02300023 Jan 2023Parking Brake
• 14V13200019 Mar 2014Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine
• 13V1840008 May 2013Service Brakes, Air
• 10V04500018 Feb 2010Structure / Frame and Members / Underbody Shields
• 09V06000019 Feb 2009Parking Brake / Driveline / Air
• 08V56600028 Oct 2008Steering / Gear Box / Shaft Sector
• 08V02400023 Jan 2008Steering
• 07V5130002 Nov 2007Equipment / Other / Labels
• 07V29300010 Jul 2007Engine and Engine Cooling
• 07V2900005 Jul 2007Parking Brake

1. 23V023000Received 23 Jan 2023. 11,353 units.

   Parking Brake

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The unexpected release of the parking brake may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Autocar, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number ACX-2303 ACTT-2301. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 23 Mar 2023.

2. 14V132000Received 19 Mar 2014. 4,192 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Autocar, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number A-1402. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Apr 2014.

3. 13V184000Received 8 May 2013. 82 units.

   Service Brakes, Air

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Autocar, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number A-1302. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Jun 2013.

4. 10V045000Received 18 Feb 2010. 1,969 units.

   Structure / Frame and Members / Underbody Shields

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

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

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by AUTOCAR, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number A-1001. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Mar 2010.

5. 09V060000Received 19 Feb 2009. 690 units.

   Parking Brake / Driveline / Air

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Drivers would not be aware of brake system failure and braking capability would not be possible, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by AUTOCAR, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number A-0901. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Apr 2009.

6. 08V566000Received 28 Oct 2008. 127 units.

   Steering / Gear Box / Shaft Sector

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the steering bolt were to loosen, the driver would experience loss of steering control increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by AUTOCAR, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number A-0805. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 Nov 2008.

7. 08V024000Received 23 Jan 2008. 28 units.

   Steering

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by AUTOCAR, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number A-0801. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Mar 2008.

8. 07V513000Received 2 Nov 2007. 49 units.

   Equipment / Other / Labels

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by AUTOCAR, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number A-0704. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Dec 2007.

9. 07V293000Received 10 Jul 2007. 3 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by AUTOCAR, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number A-0703. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Nov 2007.

10. 07V290000Received 5 Jul 2007. 26 units.

    Parking Brake

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    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.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    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, in the NHTSA record

    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.

    Report filed by AUTOCAR, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number A-0702. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Sep 2007.

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6. 20077
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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2008 Autocar WX?

18,519 units in 10 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Autocar WX have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 27 recall campaigns for the Autocar WX, model years 2002 to 2014. 10 of them name the 2008 model year.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2008 Autocar WX open?

No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.