Recall 08V566000: 2008–2009 Autocar WX and 2 other models

Report received

Oct 28, 2008

Manufacturer

AUTOCAR, LLC

Potentially affected

127vehicles

Model years

2008–2009

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 127 my 2008-2009 acx, wx, and wxll heavy duty class 8 trucks. Insufficient torque was applied during the assembly process to the nut on the pinch bolt that secures the lower steering shaft to the steering gear box. It was found that the torque controlled tool was calibrated to a lower torque rating than specified for the application.

Possible consequence

If the steering bolt were to loosen, the driver would experience loss of steering control increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Autocar will provide instructions to owners for scheduling repair of the vehicles. Dealers will torque the steering knuckle bolt to the correct specifications free of charge. The recall began on november 25, 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.

• 2008 Autocar ACX0 complaints
• 2009 Autocar ACX0 complaints
• 2008 Autocar WX0 complaints
• 2009 Autocar WX0 complaints
• 2008 Autocar Wxll0 complaints
• 2009 Autocar Wxll0 complaints