2011 Autocar Actt problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Structure:frame And Members 2011-08-04 · campaign 11V405000 · 13 vehicles
Defect: AUTOCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 ACTT HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TERMINAL TRACTORS MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 23, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 24, 2011. THESE VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE TOP FLANGE OF THE RIGHT-HAND FRAME RAIL AT THE CLEARANCE CUT-OUT FOR THE ENGINE AIR INTAKE SYSTEM. THIS IS DUE TO HIGH STRESS INDUCED AT THE LOCATION OF THE CUT-OUT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS SUBJECTED TO SEVERE DUTY CYCLES.
Risk: OVER TIME, CRACKING IN THE FRAME RAIL MAY PROPAGATE AND CAUSE THE FRAME RAIL TO FAIL, RESULTING IN CHANGES IN VEHICLE HANDLING AND/OR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: AN OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER WILL BE MAILED WHICH WILL PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS FOR SCHEDULING REPAIR OF THE VEHICLE AT AN AUTHORIZED AUTOCAR SERVICE FACILITY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUTOCAR AT 1-765-489-5499.
Service bulletins (10)
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.
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2013-05-01 · SP-4-286-002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
autocar: service program proving instructions, on transmission oil cooler (toc), for certain trucks, in obtaining replacement parts and to replace toc. models acx-cab, xpeditor. no model years listed. *pe updated 1/6/14. *pe
Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly 2011-12-01 · SP-7-490-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
autocar: information regarding the increase of the fifth wheel fasteners to 200 ft-lbs (271 n-m) of torque specification for wheel plate. *pe
Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 2011-09-01 · SP-8-662-005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
autocar: cab stabilizer installation information is being provided. no model or model years listed. *pe updated 3/18/2013 *js
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2011-09-01 · SP-3-610-002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
autocar: regarding information provided on the installation of trinary harness. *pe
Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:latch 2011-09-01 · SP-8-505-002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
autocar: service program information regarding the installation of rear door latch spacer plate. *pe updated 03/18/2013*js
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System 2011-09-01 · SP-7-236-002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
autocar: service program information regarding exhaust support bracket replacement. *pe
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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.