Recall 10V363000: 2008–2009 Autocar ACX
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Aug 4, 2010
- Vehicles affected
- 2,184
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
Failure of the relay could cause the engine to shut down without warning or fail to start increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Notes
Autocar safety recall no. A-1003.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected vehicles
- 2008 Autocar ACX
- 2009 Autocar ACX
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V363000
- Manufacturer campaign
- A-1003
- Manufacturer
- AUTOCAR, LLC
- Owner letters
- Sep 3, 2010
- Components
- Electrical system:ignition (Electrical System)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology