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NHTSA recall 10V045000

Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields

Autocar WX and 1 more

Reported Feb 18, 20101,969 vehicles affectedAUTOCAR, LLCMaker’s number A-1001Built Oct 30, 2006 – Oct 16, 2009

The defect

Autocar IS recalling certain model year 2007-2009 wx and wxr heavy duty class 8 lcoe vehicles. the affected vehicles may develop cracks in the top flange of the front frame rail extension. over time, the crack may propagate across the extension bracket, potentially causing the extension bracket to deform under load. these tires are all asymmetrical tread patterns with "outer" indicated on the outside sidewall. The outside sidewall contains the full tire identification number including the production date code.

The risk

This may compromise the control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy

Autocar will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on march 19, 2010. owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.

Official recall at NHTSA ↗

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Vehicles in this recall

Autocar WX
200720082009
Autocar Wxr
200720082009

Notes

Autocar recall no. A-1001.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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .