Recall 06V042000: 2004–2005 Autocar WX and 1 other model

Report received

Feb 9, 2006

Manufacturer

AUTOCAR, LLC

Potentially affected

30vehicles

Model years

2004–2005

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 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.

Possible consequence

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

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.

Affected model years

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

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