There have been 15 safety recalls for the Autocar ACX. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Autocar ACX.
Other components that are supported by the cross member may separate from the vehicle if the cross member detaches, becoming road hazards and increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Autocar ACX, 2014 Autocar ACX, 2015 Autocar ACX |
| Component: STRUCTURE |
| Recall Summary: Autocar, LLC (autocar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 autocar acx front-end loader garbage trucks manufactured March 8, 2013, to September 24, 2014. The mounting brackets of the first cross member behind the engine may fail and cause the cross member to detach from the frame rails. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2008 Autocar ACX, 2009 Autocar ACX, 2010 Autocar ACX, 2011 Autocar ACX, 2012 Autocar ACX, 2013 Autocar ACX, 2014 Autocar ACX, 2008 Autocar WX, 2009 Autocar WX, 2010 Autocar WX, 2011 Autocar WX, 2012 Autocar WX, 2013 Autocar WX, 2014 Autocar WX, 2008 Autocar Wxll, 2009 Autocar Wxll, 2010 Autocar Wxll, 2011 Autocar Wxll, 2012 Autocar Wxll, 2013 Autocar Wxll, 2014 Autocar Wxll |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Recall Summary: Autocar, LLC (autocar) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 acx, wx, and wxll vehicles manufactured July 30, 2007, through February 10, 2014, and equipped with certain cummins westport model isl g or isx12 g engines.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Air tanks with valves omitted will not drain if moisture is introduced into the tank, potentially reducing air capacity in the air brake system, which could cause a reduction in brake performance and equipment durability, thus increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2005 Autocar ACX, 2006 Autocar ACX, 2007 Autocar ACX, 2008 Autocar ACX, 2009 Autocar ACX, 2010 Autocar ACX, 2011 Autocar ACX, 2012 Autocar ACX, 2013 Autocar ACX, 2005 Autocar WX, 2006 Autocar WX, 2007 Autocar WX, 2008 Autocar WX, 2009 Autocar WX, 2010 Autocar WX, 2011 Autocar WX, 2012 Autocar WX, 2013 Autocar WX, 2005 Autocar Wxll, 2006 Autocar Wxll, 2007 Autocar Wxll, 2008 Autocar Wxll, 2009 Autocar Wxll, 2010 Autocar Wxll, 2011 Autocar Wxll, 2012 Autocar Wxll, 2013 Autocar Wxll |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Recall Summary: Autocar, LLC is recalling certain model year 2005-2013 acx, wx, and wxll trucks built November 16, 2004, through September 10, 2012. On the affected vehicles, the air brake systems were built without the required air tank drain valve.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Without properly working windshield wipers, the driver's vision could be hindered by precipitation, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2012 Autocar ACX, 2013 Autocar ACX |
| Component: VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| Recall Summary: Autocar, LLC is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 acx trucks built may 1, 2012, through November 15, 2012. Due to an insufficient weld, the windshield wiper arms of the vehicles may not be held in their proper position.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Overheated brake components could result in a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2011 Autocar ACX, 2012 Autocar ACX, 2013 Autocar ACX |
| Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR |
| Recall Summary: Autocar, LLC is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 acx vehicles manufactured January 24, 2011, through December 4, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with meritor axle assemblies that were built with disc brakes using mgm j24 series air brake chambers.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Reduced braking ability could increase the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2012 Autocar ACX |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: Mcneilus is recalling certain model year 2012 autocar acx trucks, manufactured from March 17, 2011, through February 10, 2012. The refuse truck manufacturing process may require that the tag axle on the chassis be removed. During removal, two air lines must be reinstalled in the correct location.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Unexpected continuous brake application can cause the brakes to overheat and lead to a fire. Unexpected continuous brake application can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Also, the brakes may be applied without illuminating the brake lights, failing to give proper warning to other drivers.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2011 Autocar ACX, 2012 Autocar ACX |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE |
| Recall Summary: Autocar is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 acx heavy-duty class 8 vehicles, manufactured from December 22, 2010, through December 5, 2011, and equipped with bendix atr-6 antilock traction relay valves.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Failure of the relay could cause the engine to shut down without warning or fail to start increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2008 Autocar ACX, 2009 Autocar ACX |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This may affect the control of the truck, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2008 Autocar ACX, 2009 Autocar ACX |
| Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR |
| Recall Summary: 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Apr. 6, 2015 | Structure | 195 |
| Mar. 19, 2014 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 4,192 |
| May. 8, 2013 | Visibility/wiper | 797 |
| May. 8, 2013 | Air Brake | 82 |
| Apr. 11, 2013 | Parking Brake:conventional:air | 532 |
| Mar. 2, 2012 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 111 |
| Feb. 8, 2012 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:check Valve | 269 |
| Aug. 4, 2010 | Electrical System:ignition | 2,184 |
| Feb. 18, 2010 | Steering:gear Box:shaft Sector | 1,879 |
| Apr. 1, 2009 | Equipment | 129 |
| Feb. 19, 2009 | Parking Brake:driveline:air | 690 |
| Nov. 24, 2008 | Air Brake | 33 |
| Oct. 28, 2008 | Steering:gear Box:shaft Sector | 127 |
| Jul. 16, 2008 | Seat Belts:front | 37 |
| May. 28, 2008 | Steering | 7 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2015 Autocar ACX | 1 |
| 2014 Autocar ACX | 2 |
| 2013 Autocar ACX | 5 |
| 2012 Autocar ACX | 6 |
| 2011 Autocar ACX | 4 |
| 2010 Autocar ACX | 2 |
| 2009 Autocar ACX | 8 |
| 2008 Autocar ACX | 10 |
| 2007 Autocar ACX | 1 |
| 2006 Autocar ACX | 1 |
| 2005 Autocar ACX | 1 |