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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2008 AUTOCAR ACX |
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| 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 |
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| 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 . |
| See also |
2008 AUTOCAR ACX Recall for STEERING
2008 AUTOCAR ACX Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT
2008 AUTOCAR ACX Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX, SHAFT SECTOR
2008 AUTOCAR ACX Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
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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