2007 Autocar Wxr problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Structure:frame And Members:underbody Shields 2010-02-18 · campaign 10V045000 · 1,969 vehicles
Defect: AUTOCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 WX AND WXR HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 LCOE VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE TOP FLANGE OF THE FRONT FRAME RAIL EXTENSION. OVER TIME, THE CRACK MAY PROPAGATE ACROSS THE EXTENSION BRACKET, POTENTIALLY CAUSING THE EXTENSION BRACKET TO DEFORM UNDER LOAD. THESE TIRES ARE ALL ASYMMETRICAL TREAD PATTERNS WITH "OUTER" INDICATED ON THE OUTSIDE SIDEWALL. THE OUTSIDE SIDEWALL CONTAINS THE FULL TIRE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER INCLUDING THE PRO
Risk: THIS MAY COMPROMISE THE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: AUTOCAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 19, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUTOCAR AT 1-765-489-5499.
Service bulletins (4)
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.
Engine 2013-03-01 · SP-7-408-002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
autocar: the five pieced front engine cross members side brackets experienced side bracket failures after extended period of heavy duty operation. models 2007-2010 wx, wxr xpeditors. *pe
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2013-03-01 · SP-7-408-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
autocar: vehicles with five piece front engine cross members have side bracket failures and information is provided for replacement of brackets that failed during heavy duty operations. models 2007-2010 wx, wxr xpeditors. *pe
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
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan 2007-12-01 · 2202001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
contact between the fan ring and the left-side radiator stay rod. certain autocar wxr model vehicles built between july 6, 2007 & oct. 15, 2007, vin range 205569 to 206417. *nj
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.