2009 AUTOCAR WX
6 recalls — 0 complaints — 7 TSBs
23V023000 Jan 23, 2023
PARKING BRAKE
Defect Description
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Xpert, 2010-2020 Xspotter, 2008-2020 Xpeditor, 2008-2010 WXLL and WX vehicles. A worn parking brake control valve can leak air into the vent line, creating excessive back pressure and causing the parking brake to release unexpectedly.
Consequence
The unexpected release of the parking brake may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will remove the vent line and fitting from the valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 23, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2023 ACTT-2301.
14V132000 Mar 19, 2014
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Defect Description
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 ACX, WX, and WXLL vehicles manufactured July 30, 2007, through February 10, 2014, and equipped with certain Cummins Westport Model ISL G or ISX12 G engines. Condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions... Read more
Consequence
The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.
Remedy
Cummins Inc. and Cummins Wesport Inc. will notify owners, and authorized Cummins service facilities will upload a new ECM calibration, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2014. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499 or Cummins Inc. at 1-800-343-7357. Autocar's number for this reca... Read more
13V184000 May 8, 2013
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Defect Description
Autocar, LLC is recalling certain model year 2005-2013 ACX, WX, and WXLL trucks built November 16, 2004, through September 10, 2012. On the affected vehicles, the air brake systems were built without the required air tank drain valve. Therefore, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements o... Read more
Consequence
Air tanks with valves omitted will not drain if moisture is introduced into the tank, potentially reducing air capacity in the air brake system, which could cause a reduction in brake performance and equipment durability, thus increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2013. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's recall campaign number is A-1302.
10V045000 Feb 18, 2010
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Defect Description
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... Read more
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.
09V060000 Feb 19, 2009
PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:AIR
Defect Description
AUTOCAR IS RECALLING 690 MY 2008-2009 ACX, WX AND WXLL HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH QUICK RELEASE VALVES (QRV). THERE ARE QRV'S IN TWO AREAS OF THE VEHICLE. THE FIRST IS IN THE LIFT AXLE AIR LINES. A LEAK IN THAT QRV WOULD AFFECT THE RATE AT WHICH THE TAG/PUSHER AXLE IS LOWERED/LIFTE... Read more
Consequence
DRIVERS WOULD NOT BE AWARE OF BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE AND BRAKING CAPABILITY WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
AUTOCAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS FOR SCHEDULING REPAIR OF THE VEHICLE AT AN AUTHORIZED AUTOCAR SERVICE FACILITY, AT NO COST TO THE VEHICLE'S OWNER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUTOCAR AT 1-765-489-5499.
08V566000 Oct 28, 2008
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
Defect Description
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... Read more
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.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2009 AUTOCAR WX
7 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 2 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
| 015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
SP-7-408-001
Mar 1, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
AUTOCAR: VEHICLES WITH FIVE PIECE FRONT ENGINE CROSS MEMBERS HAVE SIDE BRACKET FAILURES AND INFORMATION IS PROVIDED FOR REPLACEMENT OF BRACKETS THAT FAILED DURING HEAVY DUTY OPERATIONS. MODELS 2007-2010 WX, WXR XPEDITORS.
SP-7-408-001
Mar 1, 2013
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
AUTOCAR: VEHICLES WITH FIVE PIECE FRONT ENGINE CROSS MEMBERS HAVE SIDE BRACKET FAILURES AND INFORMATION IS PROVIDED FOR REPLACEMENT OF BRACKETS THAT FAILED DURING HEAVY DUTY OPERATIONS. MODELS 2007-2010 WX, WXR XPEDITORS.
SP-7-408-001
Mar 1, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
AUTOCAR: VEHICLES WITH FIVE PIECE FRONT ENGINE CROSS MEMBERS HAVE SIDE BRACKET FAILURES AND INFORMATION IS PROVIDED FOR REPLACEMENT OF BRACKETS THAT FAILED DURING HEAVY DUTY OPERATIONS. MODELS 2007-2010 WX, WXR XPEDITORS.
SP-7-408-002
Mar 1, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
AUTOCAR: THE FIVE PIECED FRONT ENGINE CROSS MEMBERS SIDE BRACKETS EXPERIENCED SIDE BRACKET FAILURES AFTER EXTENDED PERIOD OF HEAVY DUTY OPERATION. MODELS 2007-2010 WX, WXR XPEDITORS. *PE
SB-6-389-001
Nov 1, 2011
015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
AUTOCAR: INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED BY BULLETIN FOR INSPECTION AND PROPER TORQUE OF HARDWARE FOR STEERING ASSIST CYLINDER BRACKET. *PE UPDATED 4/11/2012. *KB
SP-8-451-001
Oct 1, 2009
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
AUTOCAR: CERTAIN TRUCKS MAY QUALIFY FOR THE INSTALLATION OF STEP BRACES AND REPLACEMENT OF CAB SKIRTS, DEPENDING ON OWNER USE AND MAINTENANCE. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
SP-8-451-001
Oct 1, 2009
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
AUTOCAR: CERTAIN TRUCKS MAY QUALIFY FOR THE INSTALLATION OF STEP BRACES AND REPLACEMENT OF CAB SKIRTS, DEPENDING ON OWNER USE AND MAINTENANCE. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
NHTSA Safety Investigations — AUTOCAR WX
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE20003
Opened: Apr 1, 2020 — Closed: Jan 10, 2024
Vehicle Roll Away
On April 1, 2020, following information received from the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) network of fleet contacts, ODI opened PE20-003 to investigate reports of vehicle roll away in certain model year (MY) 2008-2020 Autocar and Mack refuse trucks equipped with certain Bendix PP-1 push-pull p... Read more
AUTOCAR WX — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the AUTOCAR WX across all model years (2002–2014).
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Total Recalls
1
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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