2008–2009 Autocar ACX recall: equipment
⚠️ What's wrong
Autocar is recalling 129 my 2008-2009 ACX heavy duty class 8 vehicles. The fasteners that secure the fire extinguisher container to the cab may chafe against the body of the fire extinguisher mounted under the seat. Prolonged chafing may result in a hole which will cause the extinguisher to discharge.
💥 The risk
The discharge of the fire extinguisher may affect the driver's ability to control the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect, repair and replace the necessary components free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before april 30, 2009. Owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.
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
- 09V107000
- Manufacturer recall #
- A-0902
- Manufacturer
- AUTOCAR, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 129
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Apr 21, 2009
- Built
- Aug 29, 2008 – Mar 16, 2009
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Autocar recall no. A-0902.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 .