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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10V363000

2009 Autocar Acx | 2008 Autocar Acx — Electrical system: ignition

Published August 5, 2010 · Recall initiated: August 4, 2010

Summary

NHTSA records recall 10V363000, published August 5, 2010 and initiated August 4, 2010. Recalling firm: Autocar, LLC; 2009 Autocar Acx | 2008 Autocar Acx — Electrical system: ignition.

What's the hazard

AUTOCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 ACX HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 30, 2007 THROUGH AUGUST 3, 2010. WATER INTRUSION IN THE IGNITION RELAY MAY LEAD TO CORROSION, WHICH MAY SHORT-CIRCUIT THE RELAY CAUSING THE PART TO FAIL.

What to do

AN OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER WILL BE MAILED WHICH WILL PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS FOR SCHEDULING REPAIR OF THE VEHICLE AT AN AUTHORIZED AUTOCAR SERVICE FACILITY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUTOCAR AT 1-765-489-5499.

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Recall details

Brand
AUTOCAR
Model
ACX
Manufacturer
Autocar, LLC
Lot
2009 AUTOCAR ACX | 2008 AUTOCAR ACX
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2009 Autocar Acx | 2008 Autocar Acx — Electrical system: ignition recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V363000 on August 5, 2010. Reported hazard: AUTOCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 ACX HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 30, 2007 THROUGH AUGUST 3, 2010. WATER INTRUSION IN THE IGNITION RELAY MAY LEAD TO CORROSION, WHICH MAY SHORT-CIRCUIT THE RELAY CAUSING THE PART TO FAIL.

What should I do if I have this product?

AN OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER WILL BE MAILED WHICH WILL PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS FOR SCHEDULING REPAIR OF THE VEHICLE AT AN AUTHORIZED AUTOCAR SERVICE FACILITY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 3, 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: ACX.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)