Autocar WX recalls and problems
27 recalls and 1 owner complaint for 13 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
27
Complaints
1
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
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Most reported Autocar WX problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 1 |
All Autocar WX recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23V-023 | Jan 23, 2023 | 2008–2010 | Parking Brake | Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Xpert, 2010-2020 Xspotter, 2008-2020 Xpeditor, 2008-2010 WXLL and WX vehicles. |
| 14V-132 | Mar 19, 2014 | 2008–2014 | Engine and Engine Cooling | 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… |
| 13V-184 | May 8, 2013 | 2005–2013 | Service Brakes, Air | Autocar, LLC is recalling certain model year 2005-2013 ACX, WX, and WXLL trucks built November 16, 2004, through September 10, 2012. |
| 10V-045 | Feb 18, 2010 | 2007–2009 | Structure | Autocar is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 wx and wxr heavy duty class 8 lcoe vehicles. |
| 09V-060 | Feb 19, 2009 | 2008–2009 | Parking Brake | Autocar is recalling 690 my 2008-2009 acx, wx and wxll heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with quick release valves (Qrv). |
| 08V-566 | Oct 28, 2008 | 2008–2009 | Steering | Autocar is recalling 127 my 2008-2009 acx, wx, and wxll heavy duty class 8 trucks. |
| 08V-024 | Jan 23, 2008 | 2007–2008 | Steering | Certain vehicles were built with a telescoping steering shaft between the in-cab steering components and the power steering gear box, located on the vehicle's frame. |
| 07V-513 | Nov 2, 2007 | 2007–2008 | Equipment | Certain trucks fail to comply with requirements of part 568, 'vehicles manufactured in two or more stages, all incomplete, intermediate and final-stage manufacturers of vehicles manufactured in two or more stages.' the… |
| 07V-293 | Jul 10, 2007 | 2008 | Engine and Engine Cooling | On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks built with cummins ism c876 engines, the electronic control module fails to recognize inputs of the vehicle electronic control unit or from a driver actuated dash switch thereby… |
| 07V-290 | Jul 5, 2007 | 2007–2008 | Parking Brake | On certain heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valves, the internal rubber check valve may leak causing a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after… |
| 07V-184 | Apr 26, 2007 | 2007 | Steering | On certain trucks, some of the steering column support bracket fasteners may not be secured to the proper tightness. |
| 07V-007 | Jan 5, 2007 | 2006–2007 | Seats | 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. |
| 06V-167 | May 18, 2006 | 2004–2006 | Suspension | On certain heavy-duty class 8 vehicles, the tabs on some of the lift axle spindle nuts may have been broken during assembly. |
| 06V-100 | Apr 4, 2006 | 2006 | Steering | 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… |
| 06V-042 | Feb 9, 2006 | 2004–2005 | Electrical System | On certain heavy duty trucks, exposed 12v terminals on the battery disconnect switch are in close proximity to a hinged metal latch on the battery box lid. |
| 05V-295 | Jun 21, 2005 | 2003–2005 | Back Over Prevention | On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, the backup alarm motion sensor may not have been installed correctly and may not sense when the vehicle movers backwards under any circumstances. |
| 05V-164 | Apr 22, 2005 | 2004 | Suspension | On certain heavy duty class 8 vehicles fitted with neway ad series suspensions, the suspension has transverse beam castings that may fracture under normal loads. |
| 05V-117 | Mar 29, 2005 | 2005 | Wheels | On certain heavy-duty, class 8 trucks equipped with accuride aluminum wheels, part no. |
| 05V-078 | Mar 1, 2005 | 2005 | Service Brakes, Air | On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with arvinmeritor auto slack adjusters, fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards no. |
| 05V-031 | Feb 3, 2005 | 2004 | Steering | On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with arvinmeritor urresko tie rod clamps, heat treatment of clamps created a surface hardness that could lead to a fracture of the clamps. |
| 05V-032 | Feb 3, 2005 | 2003–2004 | Service Brakes, Air | On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with bendix automatic brake systems (Abs), the brakes may have a system fault that may not be detected by the ABS electronic control uunit (Ecu) and therefore will not… |
| 04V-594 | Dec 20, 2004 | 2004 | Suspension | On certain trucks, the air suspension height control valve may not be installed correctly. |
| 04V-539 | Nov 9, 2004 | 2004 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | On certain heavy-duty class 8 vehicles, the automatic antilock brake system (Abs) brake sensor bracket may not have been installed correctly on the front axle and may interfere with the brake shoe return spring. |
| 04V-390 | Aug 10, 2004 | 2003–2004 | Wheels | On certain trucks equipped with accuride 22.5 x 9.00 - hub pilot h.d. |
| 03V-493 | Nov 26, 2003 | 2002–2003 | Power Train | On certain trucks equipped with allison heavy duty transmissions, the bolts fastening the propshaft to the transmission yoke were not tightened sufficiently. |
| 03V-358 | Sep 29, 2003 | 2002 | Power Train | On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks assembled by volvo trucks, the transmission may go into forward gear without the driver first pressing down on the brake pedal. |
| 03V-020 | Feb 6, 2003 | 2002 | Suspension | On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks with volvo b-ride rear suspension, the forward and/or rear drive axle upper axle upper seat could break allowing the affected axle to shift out of alignment. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Autocar WX?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2004 Autocar WX has the most reports (1). Check the 2004 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Autocar WX have?
NHTSA lists 27 safety recalls covering Autocar WX model years 2002–2014.
What are the most common Autocar WX problems?
Owners report unknown or other problems most often.