There have been 17 safety recalls for the Autocar Autocar. 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 Autocar.
Seat belt would be ineffective and would not restrainoccupant in event of a sudden stop or accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1983 Autocar Autocar, 1984 Autocar Autocar, 1985 Autocar Autocar, 1986 Autocar Autocar, 1987 Autocar Autocar, 1988 White Gmc White Gmc, 1983 White Truck White Truck, 1984 White Truck White Truck, 1985 White Truck White Truck, 1986 White Truck White Truck, 1987 White Truck White Truck |
| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR |
| Recall Summary: The seat cushion may interfere with the seat belt retractor mechanism keeping it from locking. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Injection of these fluids into the air intake systemcould possibly be ignited by the heating coils and an explosion may occur.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1985 Autocar Autocar, 1986 Autocar Autocar, 1987 Autocar Autocar, 1988 White Gmc White Gmc, 1985 White Truck White Truck, 1986 White Truck White Truck, 1987 White Truck White Truck |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Recall Summary: Decals warning not to use ether or starting fluids may have been omitted from the air cleaner and/or instrument panel. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Bolts may not properly retain rear suspension crossmember
| Recalled Vehicles: 1988 Autocar Autocar, 1988 White Gmc ACL, 1988 White Gmc ACM, 1988 White Truck White Truck, 1988 White Truck Xpeditor |
| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE |
| Recall Summary: Incorrect bolts may have been used to attach the rear suspension to the crossmember. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
These conditions could cause overly aggressive truckbraking during normal brake applications creating the potential for a vehiclecrash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1983 Autocar Autocar, 1984 Autocar Autocar, 1985 Autocar Autocar, 1986 Autocar Autocar, 1987 Autocar Autocar, 1983 White Truck White Truck, 1984 White Truck White Truck, 1985 White Truck White Truck, 1986 White Truck White Truck, 1987 White Truck White Truck |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL |
| Recall Summary: Foot controlled brake valve may malfunction by allowing air pressure to bypass control piston o ring. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
A broken torque rod would affect the handling and thestability of the vehicle.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1985 Autocar Autocar, 1986 Autocar Autocar, 1987 White Truck White Truck |
| Component: SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM |
| Recall Summary: The tandem suspension curved torque rods may fail at a point where the two piece center tube is welded together. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Sep. 13, 1988 | Seat Belts:front:retractor | 7,879 |
| Jun. 10, 1988 | Equipment:other:labels | 276 |
| Apr. 20, 1988 | Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:u-bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle | 66 |
| Sep. 15, 1987 | Service Brakes, Air:controls:foot Control | 33,183 |
| Sep. 4, 1987 | Suspension:multiple Axle:torque Arm | 45 |
| Aug. 14, 1985 | Parking Brake:driveline:air | 4,839 |
| Jun. 6, 1985 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:reservoir | 1,287 |
| Mar. 17, 1983 | Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | 2,398 |
| Oct. 14, 1982 | Steering:linkages:drag:power Assist System | 377 |
| Oct. 14, 1981 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 31,703 |
| Apr. 1, 1981 | Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection | 631 |
| Dec. 28, 1977 | Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:linkages | 4,731 |
| Nov. 4, 1975 | Service Brakes, Air:drum | 15 |
| Jul. 2, 1973 | Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:hanger/bracket | 15,058 |
| Dec. 31, 1970 | Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:hanger/bracket | 593 |
| Apr. 9, 1969 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 50 |
| Oct. 22, 1968 | Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) | 177 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 9999 Autocar Autocar | 1 |
| 1988 Autocar Autocar | 1 |
| 1987 Autocar Autocar | 3 |
| 1986 Autocar Autocar | 4 |
| 1985 Autocar Autocar | 5 |
| 1984 Autocar Autocar | 4 |
| 1983 Autocar Autocar | 4 |
| 1982 Autocar Autocar | 3 |
| 1981 Autocar Autocar | 2 |
| 1980 Autocar Autocar | 3 |
| 1979 Autocar Autocar | 2 |
| 1978 Autocar Autocar | 1 |
| 1977 Autocar Autocar | 2 |
| 1976 Autocar Autocar | 2 |
| 1975 Autocar Autocar | 2 |
| 1974 Autocar Autocar | 3 |
| 1973 Autocar Autocar | 1 |
| 1972 Autocar Autocar | 1 |
| 1971 Autocar Autocar | 1 |
| 1970 Autocar Autocar | 1 |
| 1969 Autocar Autocar | 2 |
| 1968 Autocar Autocar | 2 |
| 1967 Autocar Autocar | 1 |
| 1966 Autocar Autocar | 1 |
| 1965 Autocar Autocar | 1 |
| 1964 Autocar Autocar | 1 |
| 1963 Autocar Autocar | 1 |
| 1962 Autocar Autocar | 1 |
| 1961 Autocar Autocar | 1 |
| 1960 Autocar Autocar | 1 |
| 1959 Autocar Autocar | 1 |
| 1958 Autocar Autocar | 1 |
| 1957 Autocar Autocar | 1 |
| 1956 Autocar Autocar | 1 |