Recall 10V046000: 2008–2009 Autocar ACX

Report received

Feb 18, 2010

Manufacturer

AUTOCAR, LLC

Potentially affected

1,879vehicles

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 certain model year 2008-2009 acx heavy duty class 8 vehicles. The affected vehicles may experience a fatigue failure of the steering gear mounting bracket. Over time, this failure may cause cracks that will result in undesirable movement of the steering gear mounted to that bracket.

Possible consequence

This may affect the control of the truck, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Autocar will notify owners and dealers will replace the steering gear mounting bracket free of charge. The recall began on march 26, 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.

• 2008 Autocar ACX0 complaints
• 2009 Autocar ACX0 complaints