2004 Autocar WX
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
9 recalls name the 2004 Autocar WX. Newest first.
On certain heavy-duty class 8 vehicles, the tabs on some of the lift axle spindle nuts may have been broken during assembly. when in place, the tabs on the nuts prevent the nuts from loosening.
Risk and remedy
Risk
When the tabs are broken, the possibility exists that the nut might spin off. if this happens, the wheel and wheel end assembly could fall off, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the lift axle spindle nut. the recall began on june 5, 2006. owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.
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. when latching or un-latching the battery box lid, it IS possible that a person wearing metal jewelry (like a watch or finger ring) might connect the grounded, metal latch to the exposed positive…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Grounding as a result of the contact described above could produce heat and could cause burns to skin that IS in contact with metal jewelry.
Remedy
Dealers will relocate the switch to a position further away from the metal catch and install isolating protectors over the battery disconnect switch terminals. the recall IS began on february 20, 2006. owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
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. if a casting breaks when the vehicle IS traveling on a roadway there IS the potential for pieces of the casting to become projectiles and the suspension's transverse beam may drop down low enough…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This will cause sparks that could potentially ignite and cause a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the defective transverse beam assemblies free of charge. the recall began on april 1, 2005. owners may contact autocar at 765-489-5499.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a crack the clamps could break off affecting toe-in and alignment. the tie rod can come loose resulting in steering loss and a crash could occur without prior warning.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair these vehicles free of charge. the recall began on march 24, 2005. owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.
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 generate an ABS warning light on the dash of the truck.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The ABS brakes may not perform as designed and in an ABS assisted stop the driver may not be able to maintain steering control of the vehicle. when vehicle control IS compromised there IS a chance for a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect, reset and check the ecu for fault lights and check the ABS brakes free of charge. the recall began on february 11, 2005. owners may contact autocar at 1-877-973-3486.
On certain trucks, the air suspension height control valve may not be installed correctly.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a suspension air bag failure or rupture of the air line, there could be a loss of air pressure in the 'b' system air reservoir that supplies air pressure for the front steer axle brakes. this condition would increase stopping distance of the vehicle and under certain conditions could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and install a pressure protection valve if necessary. the recall began january 4 2005. owners should contact autocar at 1-877-973-3486.
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. this could cause the brakes to not release or may cause an unexpected front wheel lockup and possible loss of vehicle control.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Any time vehicle control IS compromised a crash may occur without prior warning.
Remedy
Dealers will reposition the ABS sensor bracket into its proper location and the replacement of the brake return springs and s-cam rollers. the recall began on november 24, 2004. owners should contact autocar at 1-877-973-3486.
On certain trucks equipped with accuride 22.5 x 9.00 - hub pilot H.D. Steel wheel rims, the rear axle wheel studs are too short. these studs may not be able to retain the wheel nut torque and could loosen allowing the loss of a wheel.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If a vehicle loses a wheel while traveling down a roadway, a crash could occur, property damage to following vehicles or personal injury to persons outside the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear axle wheel studs. the recall began on september 3, 2004. owners should contact autocar at 1-877-973-3486.
Owner complaints
1 complaints1 involved a crash3 injuries
Latest complaints
- Unknown or other
Consumer stated 3 hospitalized after garbage truck collides with van. Alleged brake pedal fracture. No traffic charges were filed at this time, due to the possibility of mechanical failure. updated 04/24/14*lj updated 8/22/2017 *cn
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10042387Autocar: instructions provided by bulletin for inspection and proper torque of hardware for steering assist cylinder bracket. Updated 4/11/2012.
- 10032544Autocar: certain trucks may qualify for the installation of step braces and replacement of cab skirts, depending on owner use and maintenance. No model years listed.
- 10022370Adjusting ring interference on vehicles equipped with arvin meritor rear - rear rt - 40 - 145 series axle.
- 10020401Front suspension bolts.
- 10019723Rear suspension bolts. Auto wx and wxr model vehicles built between september 2003 and january 2006. Addendum service program.
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