Recall 05V295000: 2003–2005 Autocar Wxll and 1 other model

Report received

Jun 21, 2005

Manufacturer

AUTOCAR, LLC

Potentially affected

649vehicles

Model years

2003–2005

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2003 Autocar WX0 complaints
• 2004 Autocar WX1 complaints
• 2005 Autocar WX0 complaints
• 2003 Autocar Wxll0 complaints
• 2004 Autocar Wxll0 complaints
• 2005 Autocar Wxll0 complaints