Recall 10V045000: 2007–2009 Autocar WX

Report received

Feb 18, 2010

Manufacturer

AUTOCAR, LLC

Potentially affected

1,969vehicles

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 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.

Possible consequence

This may compromise the control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

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

• 2007 Autocar WX0 complaints
• 2008 Autocar WX0 complaints
• 2009 Autocar WX0 complaints