Autocar Wx — Structure
High risk
Mar 1, 2010
Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009
Certain 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 ex
Also affects: Autocar Wxr
Autocar Wx — Brakes
High risk
Feb 27, 2009
Model years: 2008, 2009
On certain vehicles, a leak in one or both Quick Release Valves (QRV) could occur. The first QRV is located in the lift axle air lines. A leak in that QRV would affect the rate at
Also affects: Autocar Wxll, Autocar Acx
Autocar Wx — Steering
High risk
Dec 19, 2008
Model years: 2008, 2009
On certain vehicles, the lower steering shaft pinch bolt may not have received adequate tightening torque during vehicle assembly. As a result, the steering shaft may separate from
Also affects: Autocar Acx, Autocar Wxll
Autocar Wx — Label
High risk
Nov 6, 2007
Model years: 2007, 2008
On certain trucks, the certification label does not contain the correct Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The label may indicate that the vehicle's load capacity is higher than t
Also affects: Autocar Wxll, Autocar Wxr
Autocar Wx — Brakes
High risk
Jul 16, 2007
Model years: 2008
On certain vehicles, the internal rubber check valve inside the Bendix SR-7 spring brake modulating valve can become deformed over time. The effect of this defect is intermittent a
Autocar Wx — Steering
High risk
May 11, 2007
Model years: 2007
On certain trucks, fasteners that fix the steering column brackets may not have received adequate tightening torque during vehicle assembly. Over time, the fasteners may loosen cau
Also affects: Autocar Wxll, Autocar Wxr
Autocar Wx — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Dec 18, 2006
Model years: 2007
On certain vehicles, the fasteners that secure the seat base to the cab floor bracket may have been left loose or omitted during vehicle assembly. Improperly torqued seat-mounting
Also affects: Autocar Wxll, Autocar Wxr
Autocar Wx — Steering
High risk
Apr 3, 2006
Model years: 2006
On certain vehicles, the steering shaft pinch bolt could loosen and slide out partially, limiting the rotation of the steering shaft. Restricted steering control could result in a
Autocar Wx — Suspension
High risk
Jun 1, 2005
Model years: 2004, 2005
On certain vehicles, the rear suspension transverse beam castings were not made to specifications. If a casting were to break when the vehicle is in motion, parts could become proj
Also affects: Autocar Wxll, Autocar Wxr
Autocar Wx — Brakes
High risk
Feb 1, 2005
Model years: 2003, 2004
On certain vehicles, testing procedures designed to verify that the ABS brakes are wired correctly and that all hardware is operational were not performed properly during vehicle a
Also affects: Autocar Wxll
Autocar Wx — Suspension
High risk
Dec 10, 2004
Model years: 2003, 2004
On certain vehicles, the air suspension height control valve may not be plumbed through an air pressure protection valve. In the event of a suspension air bag failure or rupture of
Autocar Wx — Brakes
High risk
Nov 15, 2004
Model years: 2004
On certain vehicles, the ABS sensor bracket may not have been installed correctly on the front axle and may interfere with the brake hose return spring causing the brakes not to re
Also affects: Autocar Wxll, Autocar Wxr