The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·10V363000·Announced 2010-08-04

Autocar Recalls 2008-2009 ACX Trucks Due to Ignition Relay Defect

Autocar is recalling 2,184 model year 2008-2009 ACX heavy-duty trucks because water in the ignition relay may cause corrosion and engine shutdown.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (ignition relay failure) that can cause the engine to shut down without warning, significantly increasing the risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

Autocar, LLC is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 ACX heavy-duty Class 8 vehicles manufactured between November 30, 2007, and August 3, 2010. The recall involves 2,184 vehicles.

The defect involves water intrusion in the ignition relay, which may lead to corrosion. This corrosion can short-circuit the relay, causing the part to fail. If the relay fails, the engine may shut down without warning or fail to start, increasing the risk of a crash.

Owners will receive a notification letter with instructions to schedule a free repair at an authorized Autocar service facility. The safety recall began on September 3, 2010. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
AUTOCAR ACX
Brand
AUTOCAR
Manufacturer
AUTOCAR, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Heavy-Duty Truck
Hazard
Affected units
2,184

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • ACX

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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