2005 Autocar Wx problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Service Brakes, Air 2013-05-08 · campaign 13V184000 · 82 vehicles
Defect: 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. Therefore, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk: 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.
Fix: Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2013. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's recall campaign number is A-1302.
Service bulletins (7)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System 2011-11-01 · SB-6-389-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
autocar: instructions provided by bulletin for inspection and proper torque of hardware for steering assist cylinder bracket. *pe updated 4/11/2012. *kb
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2009-10-01 · SP-8-451-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
autocar: certain trucks may qualify for the installation of step braces and replacement of cab skirts, depending on owner use and maintenance. no model years listed. *pe
Unknown Or Other 2007-05-01 · 4330001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
adjusting ring interference on vehicles equipped with arvin meritor rear - rear rt - 40 - 145 series axle. *kb
Suspension:rear 2006-06-01 · 7350003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
rear suspension bolts. auto wx and wxr model vehicles built between september 2003 and january 2006. *tt addendum service program. *tt
Suspension:front 2006-05-01 · 7370001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
front suspension bolts. *tt
Electrical System 2006-04-01 · 3144002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
new gateway modules. *tt
Showing the 6 most recent of 7 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.