Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
AUTOCAR
Model Of Vehicle
ACX
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
10V046000
Component Description
Steering:Gear Box:Shaft Sector
Effect Of Defect
This May Affect The Control Of The Truck, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Autocar, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20071130
End Of Manufacture
20100203
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1879
Date Owners Notified
20100326
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Autocar, Llc
Date Report Received
20100218
Make Campaign Number
A-1002