2006 AUTOCAR WX Recalls (4)
- Campaign:
- 06V100000 on 04/03/2006
- Component:
- Steering:gear box:shaft sector
- Manufactured:
- 02/05/2006 - 03/02/2006
- Affected:
- 19
- Defect:
- On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, the bolt on the steering shaft may not be tightened to the correct specification and the possibility exists that due to the loose nut, the yoke bolt could slide out partially and limit the rotation on the steering shaft.
- Consequence:
- This could result in a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect the steering bolt and tighten if necessary free of charge. the recall began on april 25, 2006. owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.
- Notes:
- Autocar recall no. a-0602. customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 06V167000 on 05/17/2006
- Component:
- Suspension
- Manufactured:
- 11/08/2004 - 04/24/2006
- Affected:
- 250
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Autocar recall no.a-0603. customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 07V007000 on 01/09/2007
- Component:
- Seats
- Manufactured:
- 10/02/2006 - 12/08/2006
- Affected:
- 236
- Defect:
- 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 the vehicle.
- Consequence:
- This movement could result in a temporary loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Autocar recall no. a-0604. customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 13V184000 on 05/08/2013
- Component:
- Service brakes, air
- Manufactured:
- 11/15/2004 - 09/09/2012
- Affected:
- 82
- Defect:
- 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 of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 121, "air brake systems."
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
2006 AUTOCAR WX TSBs (6)
- Bulletin:
- 2120001
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Front engine mount fasteners. autocar. certain autocar wx and wxr model vehicles built between september 2005 and january 2006. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 7350003
- Component:
- 022000 suspension:rear
- Summary:
- Rear suspension bolts. auto wx and wxr model vehicles built between september 2003 and january 2006. *tt addendum service program. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 7370001
- Component:
- 021000 suspension:front
- Summary:
- Front suspension bolts. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 3144002
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- New gateway modules. *tt
- Bulletin:
- SP-8-451-001
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- SB-6-389-001
- Component:
- 015000 steering:hydraulic power assist system
- Summary:
- Autocar: instructions provided by bulletin for inspection and proper torque of hardware for steering assist cylinder bracket. *pe updated 4/11/2012. *kb
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