MAY 2009 --  Autocar is recalling 183 MY 2008-2009 WWLL heavy duty class 8 vehicles. The park brake button on the right-hand side of the vehicle should automatically set the park brake at 70-psi descending pressure on the primary air system when the work brake is applied. In the affected vehicles, the park brakes do not apply automatically at 70-psi; instead, they apply at 10-psi. The lines between the park brake valves may be crossed, causing them to apply incorrectly. Braking capability would increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect and replace/repair the necessary components free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before June 9, 2009. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499.  09V-167

APRIL 2009 --  Autocar is recalling 129 MY 2008-2009 ACX heavy duty class 8 vehicles. The fasteners that secure the fire extinguisher container to the cab may chafe against the body of the fire extinguisher mounted under the seat. Prolonged chafing may result in a hole which will cause the extinguisher to discharge. The discharge of the fire extinguisher may affect the driver's ability to control the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect, repair and replace the necessary components free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before April 30, 2009. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499. 09V-107

FEBRUARY 2009 --  Autocar is recalling 690 MY 2008-2009 ACX, WX and WXLL heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with quick release valves (QRV). There are QRV's in two areas of the vehicle. The first is in the lift axle air lines. A leak in that QRV would affect the rate at which the tag/pusher axle is lowered/lifted. The second is in the park brake air lines. A leak in that QRV would release pressure on the park brake springs; if the lead is large enough, the pressure will drop and set the brakes on the rear axle. Drivers would not be aware of brake system failure and braking capability would not be possible, increasing the risk of a crash. Autocar will notify owners and provide instructions for scheduling repair of the vehicle at an authorized Autocar service facility, at no cost to the vehicle's owner. The recall is expected to begin on or before March 11, 2009. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499.   09V-060

NOVEMBER 2008 -- Autocar is recalling 103 MY 2008-2009 ACX heavy-duty Class 8 vehicles with right-hand drive. These vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, 'Air Brake Systems.' The air brake systems timing specifications are not in compliance with the standard. This standard specifies performance and equipment requirements for vehicles equipped with air brake systems, including air-over-hydraulic brake systems, to ensure safe braking performance under normal and emergency conditions. Autocar will repair these vehicles. The recall is expected to begin on or about December 11, 2008. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499. 08V-612

OCTOBER 2008 -- Autocar is recalling 160 MY 2008-2009 ACX, WX, and WXLL heavy duty Class 8 trucks. Insufficient torque was applied during the assembly process to the nut on the pinch bolt that secures the lower steering shaft to the steering gear box. It was found that the torque controlled tool was calibrated to a lower torque rating than specified for the application. If the steering bolt were to loosen, the driver would experience loss of steering control increasing the risk of a crash. Autocar will provide instructions to owners for scheduling repair of the vehicles. Dealers will torque the steering knuckle bolt to the correct specifications free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before November 25, 2008. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499.
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SEPTEMBER 2008 -- Autocar is recalling 181 MY 2007-2008 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. The deflection may eventually result in cracking of the frame rail. Autocar will provide instructions to owners for scheduling repair of the vehicles. The recall is expected to begin during October 2008. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499. 08V-447