2008 AUTOCAR WXLL RECALL - #08V447000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : FRAME AND MEMBERS : UNDERBODY SHIELDS
AUTOCAR IS RECALLING 770 MY 2007-2009 WXLL HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH RESIDENTIAL FRONT-LOADER APPLICATIONS. THESE VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP CRACKS MAINLY IN THE TOP FLANGE OF THE RH EXTENSION OF THE FRAME RAIL AT THE FRONT SPLAY BREAK WHERE THE RE-ENFORCING STRAPS ARE WELDED. DURING FRONT-LOADER OPERATION, RESIDUAL HYDRAULIC PRESSURE CAUSES THE FRONT LOADER SYSTEM TO PUSH DOWN ON THE BUMPER-MOUNTED BRACKETS, CAUSING VISIBLE DEFLECTION OF THE CHASSIS FROM THE SUSPENSION FRONT HANGER BRACKET FORWARD.
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| Vehicle |
2008 AUTOCAR WXLL |
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| Manufacturer |
AUTOCAR, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
5/27/2007 - 9/12/2008 |
| Recalled on |
9/3/2008 |
| Influenced by |
AUTOCAR, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
9/29/2008 |
| # Affected |
770 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS |
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| Description |
AUTOCAR IS RECALLING 770 MY 2007-2009 WXLL HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH RESIDENTIAL FRONT-LOADER APPLICATIONS. THESE VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP CRACKS MAINLY IN THE TOP FLANGE OF THE RH EXTENSION OF THE FRAME RAIL AT THE FRONT SPLAY BREAK WHERE THE RE-ENFORCING STRAPS ARE WELDED. DURING FRONT-LOADER OPERATION, RESIDUAL HYDRAULIC PRESSURE CAUSES THE FRONT LOADER SYSTEM TO PUSH DOWN ON THE BUMPER-MOUNTED BRACKETS, CAUSING VISIBLE DEFLECTION OF THE CHASSIS FROM THE SUSPENSION FRONT HANGER BRACKET FORWARD. |
| Consequences |
THE DEFLECTION MAY EVENTUALLY RESULT IN CRACKING OF THE FRAME RAIL. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT FRAME EXTENSIONS WITH THE NEW I-BEAM EXTENSION DESIGN. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUTOCAR AT 1-765-489-5499. |
| Notes |
AUTOCAR RECALL NO. A-0804.CUSTOMERS MAY 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 WXLL Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2008 AUTOCAR WXLL Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2008 AUTOCAR WXLL Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX, SHAFT SECTOR
2008 AUTOCAR WXLL Recall for PARKING BRAKE, DRIVELINE, AIR
2008 AUTOCAR WXLL Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2008 AUTOCAR WXLL Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2008 AUTOCAR WXLL Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2008 AUTOCAR WXLL Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2008 AUTOCAR WXLL Recall for PARKING BRAKE
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