Auto Recalls for Consumers

2008 AUTOCAR ACX Recall - Campaign #10V046000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2008 AUTOCAR ACX RECALL - #10V046000

RECALL FOR STEERING : GEAR BOX : SHAFT SECTOR

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.

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Vehicle 2008 AUTOCAR ACX
Manufacturer AUTOCAR, LLC
Manufactured between 11/30/2007 - 2/3/2010
Recalled on 2/18/2010
Influenced by AUTOCAR, LLC
Owners Notified on 3/26/2010
# Affected 1,879
Recalled for STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
Description 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.
Consequences THIS MAY AFFECT THE CONTROL OF THE TRUCK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective action 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.
Notes AUTOCAR RECALL NO. A-1002.OWNERS 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 .
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2008 AUTOCAR ACX Recall for PARKING BRAKE, DRIVELINE, AIR

2008 AUTOCAR ACX Recall for EQUIPMENT

2008 AUTOCAR ACX Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION

2008 AUTOCAR ACX Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

2008 AUTOCAR ACX Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
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