NHTSA recall 05V295000
Back over prevention › Warnings › External/pedestrian alert
Autocar WX and 2 more
Reported Jun 21, 2005649 vehicles affectedAUTOCAR, LLCMaker’s number A-0402-ABuilt Jul 23, 2003 – May 31, 2005
The defect
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.
The risk
The vehicle may roll backwards without the backup alarm sounding with the risk of running over or crushing a person standing or working behind the vehicle.
The remedy
Dealers will reposition the motion sensor in relation to the magnets that rotate when the vehicle moves. the recall began on october 19, 2004. owners may contact autocar at 1-877-973-3486.