2008 Autocar Wxr | 2009 Autocar Wxr | 2007 Autocar Wx | 2007 Autocar Wxr | 2009 Autocar Wx | 2008 Autocar Wx — Structure: frame and members: underbody shields
Published February 18, 2010 · Recall initiated: February 18, 2010
Summary
NHTSA records recall 10V045000, published February 18, 2010. Recalling firm: Autocar, LLC; 2008 Autocar Wxr | 2009 Autocar Wxr | 2007 Autocar Wx | 2007 Autocar Wxr | 2009 Autocar Wx | 2008 Autocar Wx — Structure: frame and members: underbody shields.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- AUTOCAR
- Model
- WXR
- Manufacturer
- Autocar, LLC
- Lot
- 2008 AUTOCAR WXR | 2009 AUTOCAR WXR | 2007 AUTOCAR WX | 2007 AUTOCAR WXR | 2009 AUTOCAR WX | 2008 AUTOCAR WX
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2008 Autocar Wxr | 2009 Autocar Wxr | 2007 Autocar Wx | 2007 Autocar Wxr | 2009 Autocar Wx | 2008 Autocar Wx — Structure: frame and members: underbody shields recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V045000 on February 18, 2010. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: AUTOCAR. Model: WXR.