2006 AUTOCAR WXLL

3 recalls — 1 complaints — 1 TSBs

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.
82 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Autocar, LLC
07V007000 Jan 5, 2007
SEATS
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 XPEDITOR TRUCKS, SOME OF THE SEAT BASE MOUNTING FASTENERS THAT SECURE THE SEAT BASE TO THE CAB FLOOR BRACKET MAY HAVE BEEN LEFT LOOSE OR NOT INSTALLED AT ALL. IMPROPERLY TORQUED SEAT-MOUNTING FASTENERS MAY ALLOW MOVEMENT OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT WHILE HE/SHE IS OPERATING T... Read more
Consequence
THIS MOVEMENT COULD RESULT IN A TEMPORARY LOSS OF CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 22, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUTOCAR AT 1-877-973-3486, EXT. 2572 OR GO TO WWW.AUTOCARTRUCK.COM.
236 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: AUTOCAR, LLC
06V167000 May 18, 2006
SUSPENSION
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN HEAVY-DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES, THE TABS ON SOME OF THE LIFT AXLE SPINDLE NUTS MAY HAVE BEEN BROKEN DURING ASSEMBLY. WHEN IN PLACE, THE TABS ON THE NUTS PREVENT THE NUTS FROM LOOSENING.
Consequence
WHEN THE TABS ARE BROKEN, THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS THAT THE NUT MIGHT SPIN OFF. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE WHEEL AND WHEEL END ASSEMBLY COULD FALL OFF, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE LIFT AXLE SPINDLE NUT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 5, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUTOCAR AT 1-765-489-5499.
250 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: AUTOCAR, LLC

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
TIRES1
TIRES Sep 16, 2007
Incident date: Sep 15, 2007
THE SIDE WALL OF THE TIRE BLEW OUT . WE WERE GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY 75 MILES. THERE IS ONLY 5,000 MILES ON THE TRUCK AND TIRES. THERE WAS NO REASON WHY THIS SHOULD HAVE HAPPENED. THERE WAS NO NAILS OR ANYTHING IN THIS TIRE. WE ALMOST GOT KILLED BY A SEMI BEHIND US. THANK GOODNESS WE DIDN'T. *TR

Technical Service Bulletins — 2006 AUTOCAR WXLL

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT1
7370001 May 1, 2006
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
FRONT SUSPENSION BOLTS. *TT

AUTOCAR WXLL — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the AUTOCAR WXLL across all model years (2002–2014).

58 Total Recalls
1 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

AUTOCAR WXLL — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2014 1 0 View
2013 2 0 View
2012 2 0 View
2011 2 0 View
2010 3 0 View
2009 7 0 View
2008 9 0 View
2007 6 0 View
2006 (current) 3 1
2005 6 0 View
2004 9 0 View
2003 5 0 View
2002 3 0 View

Other AUTOCAR Models

Model Recalls Complaints
XPEDITOR 457 7 View
LEGEND 355 0 View
XSPOTTER 114 0 View
WX 62 1 View
AUTOCAR 61 2 View
ACX 42 2 View
XPERT 38 0 View
WXR 31 0 View