2005 Autocar WX & 2005 Autocar Wxll + 1 more recall: wheels
⚠️ What's 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.
💥 The 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.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V117000
- Manufacturer recall #
- A-0504
- Manufacturer
- AUTOCAR, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 56
- Component
- WHEELS
- Owner phone
- 1-877-973-3486
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Apr 4, 2005
- Built
- Feb 1, 2005 – Mar 23, 2005
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Autocar recall no. A-0504.customers 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.