Recall Register

2004 Autocar WXR: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2004 Autocar WXR. The newest campaign is 06V167000. NHTSA received the report on 18 May 2006. The NHTSA record gives the component Suspension. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.

Remedy of the newest campaign, 06V167000, in the NHTSA record

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.
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Recall campaigns

8 campaigns, newest first. 1,163 units in total.

  • 06V167000Suspension
  • 06V042000Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables
  • 05V295000Back Over Prevention / Warnings / External/Pedestrian Alert
  • 05V164000Suspension
  • 05V032000Service Brakes, Air / Antilock / ABS Warning Light
  • 04V594000Suspension / Front / Springs / Air Suspension / Lines and Fittings
  • 04V539000Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip / Control Unit/Module
  • 04V390000Wheels / Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs

  1. 06V167000Received . 250 units.

    Suspension

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by AUTOCAR, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number A-0603. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  2. 06V042000Received . 30 units.

    Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by AUTOCAR, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number A-0601. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 05V295000Received . 649 units.

    Back Over Prevention / Warnings / External/Pedestrian Alert

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by AUTOCAR, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number A-0402-A.

  4. 05V164000Received . 13 units.

    Suspension

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    This will cause sparks that could potentially ignite and cause a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by AUTOCAR, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number A-0505.

  5. 05V032000Received . 140 units.

    Service Brakes, Air / Antilock / ABS Warning Light

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by AUTOCAR, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number A-0501. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  6. 04V594000Received . 20 units.

    Suspension / Front / Springs / Air Suspension / Lines and Fittings

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    On certain trucks, the air suspension height control valve may not be installed correctly.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by AUTOCAR, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number A-0404. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  7. 04V539000Received . 28 units.

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip / Control Unit/Module

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Any time vehicle control is compromised a crash may occur without prior warning.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by AUTOCAR, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number A-0403. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  8. 04V390000Received . 33 units.

    Wheels / Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will replace the rear axle wheel studs. The recall began on september 3, 2004. Owners should contact autocar at 1-877-973-3486.

    Report filed by AUTOCAR, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number A-0401. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

  1. 20022
  2. 20034
  3. 20048
  4. 20055
  5. 20063
  6. 20075
  7. 20083
  8. 20091

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2004 Autocar WXR: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/autocar/wxr/2004/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
AUTOCAR, LLC

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2004 Autocar WXR?
1,163 units in 8 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Autocar WXR have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 18 recall campaigns for the Autocar WXR, model years 2002 to 2009. 8 of them name the 2004 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2004 Autocar WXR open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.