This is a historical safety record. The campaign may no longer be active.
Campaign Details
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
Defect Description
AUTOCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 ACX HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BRACKET. OVER TIME, THIS FAILURE MAY CAUSE CRACKS THAT WILL RESULT IN UNDESIRABLE MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTED TO THAT BRACKET.
Consequence / Hazard
THIS MAY AFFECT THE CONTROL OF THE TRUCK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Proposed Solution
AUTOCAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BRACKET FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 26, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUTOCAR AT 1-765-489-5499.
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🚗 Affected Vehicles2
All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.