Recall 08V447000: 2007–2009 Autocar Wxll

Report received

Sep 3, 2008

Manufacturer

AUTOCAR, LLC

Potentially affected

770vehicles

Model years

2007–2009

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

Autocar is recalling 770 my 2007-2009 wxll heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with residential front-loader applications. These vehicles may develop cracks mainly in the top flange of the rh extension of the frame rail at the front splay break where the re-enforcing straps are welded. During front-loader operation, residual hydraulic pressure causes the front loader system to push down on the bumper-mounted brackets, causing visible deflection of the chassis from the suspension front hanger bracket forward.

Possible consequence

The deflection may eventually result in cracking of the frame rail.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front frame extensions with the new I-beam extension design. The recall began on september 29, 2008. Owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.

Affected model years

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

• 2007 Autocar Wxll0 complaints
• 2008 Autocar Wxll0 complaints
• 2009 Autocar Wxll0 complaints