2007–2009 Autocar WX & 2007–2009 Autocar WXR recall: body & structure
⚠️ What's 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.
💥 The risk
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.
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
- 10V045000
- Manufacturer recall #
- A-1001
- Manufacturer
- AUTOCAR, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 1,969
- Component
- STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Mar 19, 2010
- Built
- Oct 30, 2006 – Oct 16, 2009
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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 .